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Manager, Planning Operational ExcellenceCoca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited • Brampton, ON, CA
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Manager, Planning Operational Excellence

Manager, Planning Operational Excellence

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited • Brampton, ON, CA
21 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Coke Canada Bottling is Canada’s Local Bottler. We’re Made Local.

Proudly independent, we are a Canadian, family-owned business. Advancing a high-performing, collaborative and inclusive culture is at the core of our Vision to be the World’s Greatest Bottler, Built by the Best People, and you can help get us there.

We're excited you've taken the next step in your career journey! Please ensure you answer the application questions are answered and that you’ve spoken to your manager. Don't forget that this is a competition, so make sure your resume is up to date and that you're prepared for interviews as you move through the process.

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About This Opportunity

The Planning Operational Excellence Manager plays a critical role in enhancing the performance, scalability, and efficiency of the end‑to‑end planning organization. This role leads strategic initiatives to improve processes, tools, and capabilities across demand, supply, capacity, inventory planning and Transportation. Acting as a catalyst for continuous improvement and digital transformation, the manager partners with cross‑functional teams to strengthen planning governance, standard work, and business rhythms such as S&OP and IBP.

Responsibilities

  • Drive automation and digital transformation of planning workflow, leveraging technology to improve accuracy.
  • Identify, assess, and execute process improvement opportunities across demand, supply, planning and transportation
  • Lead change management activities to support the adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working.
  • Support and/or lead cross functional planning related projects that involve teams such as Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Commercial.
  • Strengthen the planning governance model and ensure consistent execution of S&OP/IBP cycles.
  • Train planning teams on new standards, workflows, and system capabilities.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, problem solving, and collaboration.
  • Lead change management activities to support the adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working.
  • Support leaders in embedding best practices across regions, business units, and planning functions.
  • Define, monitor, and continuously improve KPI frameworks across planning (forecast accuracy, bias, service levels, inventory turns, adherence).
  • Build dashboards, Loss trees and reporting standards to improve visibility and accountability

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • 5–8 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, S&OP/IBP, or operational excellence roles.
  • Experience leading cross-functional transformation projects.
  • Ability to influence diverse stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in process improvement, Lean/OpEx, or digital transformation initiatives.

Why work with us?

  • Join a local, family-owned business that’s part of a globally recognized brand, where you can develop your capabilities, competencies, and career.
  • Coke Canada has a culture of learning, and we offer several channels to support your development, including on-the-job training and a library of free courses for just-in-time learning.
  • We are committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to help our employees achieve their best physical, mental, financial, and overall health and well-being. This includes a competitive compensation package, access to retirement and saving programs, family and employee assistance program, paid vacation and floater days.
  • We have close, local connections with the communities in which we operate across Canada. We’re determined to make a positive difference in our communities; this includes opportunities for employee volunteerism.
  • We’re building our business responsibly and our mission is to work Toward a Better Future Together. We have a plan that outlines how we are reducing, reusing, recycling, decreasing our carbon footprint, and using water responsibly. For more information visit cokecanada.com/sustainability/

Coke Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity, and we’re committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Together we are creating a workplace culture that values diversity, enables inclusivity and ensures everyone feels like they belong. We are aiming to ensure our diverse workforce is reflective of the communities in which we operate. Research shows that women-identifying and other marginalized individuals often hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If this role excites you, even if you don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience and perspective could be what we’re looking for. Unless otherwise specified, this job post is for an existing vacancy.

Our hiring process is human-driven and does not involve AI tools for screening, assessment, or selection. For individuals requiring accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process please call 1-844-383-2653 or email HR@cokecanada.com.

Important – please note

All offers of employment at Coke Canada Bottling are conditional upon a successful background clearance obtained through our contracted third-party vendor. The standard clearance requirements depend on the position and may include some, or all, of the following: criminal clearance, employment verification, education verification and driver's abstract review. Please advise the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions or concerns once you are contacted for further consideration.

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