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Lead strategic planning and execution of product lifecycle and demand forecasting to optimize inventory and align cross-functional teams. | Requires bachelor's degree, management experience, planning systems knowledge, and strong leadership and communication skills. | Join the team at Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company! Days/Hours of Work: Job Summary The Manager of Lifecycle and Demand Planning is responsible for leading the strategic planning and execution of product lifecycle management and demand forecasting processes. This role ensures optimal inventory levels, product availability, and alignment between Commercial, Supply Chain, and Operations teams. Job Responsibilities • Leads the team responsible for the end-to-end product lifecycle planning, including new product introductions, limited time offers (LTO), promotional packages, product transitions, and end-of-life strategies • Leads the team responsible for the monthly demand planning cycle, including statistical forecasting, consensus alignment, and scenario modeling to ensure plans reflect strategic objectives • Oversees the governance, accuracy, and consistency of key product supply planning master data to align with supply chain strategies • Supports the Sales and Operations Planning process, collaborates cross functionally to achieve high levels of accuracy across locations, channels, chain, and package groups related to lifecycle, demand, and master data planning • Develops inventory strategies to balance service levels, working capital and supply chain efficiencies including risk-mitigation actions for slow-moving, excess, and obsolete stock • Enables strategy development between Commercialization, Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to align plans with business goals • Collaborate cross functionally with other external entities including other Coca-Cola bottlers, the National Product Supply Group (NPSG), and North America Operating Unit (NAOU) • Leads, develops, supports, and executes the standardized planning functions for the assigned area to include systems and technology utilization • Promotes a culture of personal development, enhanced capability, and skill sets Job Requirements • This position can work from anywhere within our Heartland territory for a list of locations click HERE • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year of work experience required, or a minimum of five years of progressive job experience including people, project, or account management with leadership and influencing skills required. • Previous supervisory or management experience required. • Prior experience working with planning systems and procurement software. • Strong understanding of innovation, lifecycle, and demand activities and the related dependencies to other functions. • Proven ability to lead and direct others in a fast-changing environment. • Strong computer application skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Planning Systems, SAP, and data governance practices preferred. • Proven experience leading monthly demand planning cycles, including statistical forecasting and consensus alignment • Strong understanding of inventory optimization, working capital management, and service level trade-offs • Demonstrated success driving standardization, process improvement, and system adoption • Strong communication skills, including both written and verbal as well as strong presentation skills. • Capable of driving change, cross-functionally, utilizing project management approaches and concepts. • Valid Driver's License, current vehicle liability insurance, driving record within policy guidelines. Pay: $98,983.00 - $116,450.00 a year About Heartland Coca-Cola Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company produces, sells, and distributes the highest quality and best tasting Coca-Cola and Monster Beverages across the states of Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Our brand offerings provide multiple beverage options in non-alcoholic categories including sparkling soft drinks, water, ingredient enhanced, isotonics, tea, energy, juice, coffee and nutrition. We value our people, customers and community which drives our passion to work and win together as a team. Benefits and Other Information We offer a competitive benefits package to our full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs and tuition reimbursement. This role may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program. Pre-employment background check is required. Heartland Coca-Cola is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and any other class protected by law. Veteran friendly. Requisition ID: 258247 Company: Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC

Serve as a strategic HR partner focusing on organizational design, workforce management, compliance, and employee relations to optimize productivity and management effectiveness. | Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of progressive HR experience, strong analytical skills, and experience in organizational design and business case development. | Req ID: 257578     General Purpose At Coca Cola Southwest Beverages we are discovering what we can achieve together, With Respect, We All Win. By creating a culture centered on shared success, exceeding expectations, and diverse communities, the possibilities are limitless. Together, we can inspire and redefine what it means to supply our friends, neighbors, and families with their favorite Coca-Cola beverages.   The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as the Face of HR to headquarters leaders, managers, and associates, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner. This role advances business outcomes by aligning HR practices to enterprise priorities, with a specific focus on Organizational Design and Workforce Management, In addition to executing core HR programs and ensuring compliance, this role shapes the organization by optimizing structures, enhancing workforce productivity, and driving organizational effectiveness.  This position is also responsible for building employee relations capability and enabling management effectiveness through the execution of proactive employee relations initiatives and the delivery of targeted training programs. Duties and Responsibilities Organizational Design & Effectiveness Design and optimize organizational structures to align with business strategy, growth priorities, and operational efficiency Facilitates and acts as a consultant to the functions the role supports in creating business cases, ensuring they are compliant with our internal procedures. Lead organizational assessments, identify structural gaps, and implement solutions that enhance performance and accountability Guide/Facilitate business leaders to define roles and reporting relationships that improve clarity and execution Drive change management processes associated with reorganizations, business transformations, and capability shifts. Manages job description inventory and functions as a consultant for the business to facilitate job description creation. Ensure alignment of organizational design with financial and productivity targets Partners with AC Corporate for policy compliance, projects, job titles, and job descriptions. Responsible for information flow and upload to Corporate platforms. Workforce Planning & Management Create workforce planning processes functions, including forecasting, headcount planning, and productivity modeling Analyze workforce trends (turnover, capacity, capability gaps) and translate insights into actionable staffing strategies Drive staffing initiatives with Talent Acquisition, ensuring alignment to business priorities and timelines Lead workforce optimization efforts, including role redesign, resource allocation, and capability build HR Program Execution & Compliance Communicate and ensure understanding of company policies, compensation, and benefits programs Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations Implement affirmative action programs and support diversity recruitment and outreach initiatives Partner with Employee Relations to investigate and resolve associate complaints, issues and concerns regarding employment practices originating from various sources, including but not limited to grievances, Ethics & Compliance hotline calls, Solutions complaints, lawsuits, and complaints filed with federal, state and local agencies  Monitor application and enforcement of work rules to ensure fairness and consistency   Monitor policies and procedures to ensure fairness and consistency  Change Management, Communication & Cheers 2 U Program Lead change management efforts for major organizational and workforce initiatives Ensure consistent execution of company communication strategies and change methodologies Partner with leadership to cascade messaging and ensure adoption of business and HR initiatives Participate in the selection process, i.e., interviews, for people management positions Implement, execute and communicate Positive Employee Relations practices and training for frontline leaders and frontline. Manages Cheers 2 U program, reviews and approves individual cases ensuring compliance. Business Partner for COE functions at Headquarters Implement and facilitate training programs as required  Execute key talent processes (performance management, succession, development planning) Serve as the primary consultant to business leaders on all HR matters ensuring alignment with COEs Integrate across COEs to deliver holistic solutions Drive calibration processes (TMR/9-box) with fact-based assessments and consistency across the business Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience). 3+ years of progressive HR Experience Organizational Design; experience building business cases. Demonstrated ability to lead audits, regulatory filings, and process improvements. Analytical skillset; able to use dashboards, Excel (Pivot Tables and formulas) Preferred Master’s degree in HR 5+ years of progressive HR Experience Previous manufacturing or distribution experience preferred Previous consumer products experience preferred Bilingual (Spanish) highly preferred for interaction with AC Corporate. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain Texas or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages. Please inform us at  talentacquisition@cocacolaswb.com  if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process. Know Your Rights dol.gov Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.