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Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Material Forecasting is responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving raw material demand forecasts to support production planning, procurement, and inventory optimization. This role combines deep supply chain planning expertise with a strong focus on digitization, automation, and data-driven decision making.
What You’ll Do For Us
The Senior Manager, Material Forecasting will leverage advanced analytics, forecasting tools, and automation technologies to streamline forecasting processes, improve forecast accuracy, and reduce manual planning activities. This position also plays a key role in driving digital transformation initiatives across the supply chain by implementing scalable forecasting models, automated reporting, and integrated planning solutions.
What You'll Need
Key Responsibilities:
Raw Material Forecasting & Planning
Develop and maintain accurate short-, mid-, and long-term raw material demand forecasts aligned with finished goods demand plans and production schedules.
Translate product demand forecasts into material-level requirements to support procurement and production planning.
Monitor forecast performance, identify variances, and implement corrective actions to improve forecast accuracy.
Collaborate with Demand Planning, Production Planning, Procurement, Program Management and Finance teams to align material forecasts with business objectives.
Digitization & Automation
Lead initiatives to digitize and automate raw material forecasting processes, reducing reliance on manual spreadsheets and repetitive tasks.
Design and implement automated forecasting models, dashboards, and reporting tools using planning systems, analytics platforms, or scripting tools.
Identify opportunities to integrate advanced analytics, AI/ML forecasting techniques, and predictive modeling into planning processes.
Partner with IT and data teams to enhance system integration between ERP, planning systems, and data platforms.
Data Analytics & Insights
Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within raw material demand and supply.
Build and maintain automated reporting dashboards that provide visibility into forecast accuracy, material availability, and inventory risk.
Conduct scenario analysis and simulations to evaluate the impact of demand fluctuations, supply constraints, or operational changes.
Process Improvement
Standardize and optimize forecasting processes to improve scalability, transparency, and efficiency.
Develop documentation and best practices for forecasting methodologies and system workflows.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain planning capabilities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Serve as a key liaison between Demand Planning, Procurement, Production, Program Management, Finance, and IT.
Provide insights that support strategic sourcing decisions, inventory management, and capacity planning.
Support monthly S&OP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes with material-level forecasting insights.
Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or related field
Master’s degree or advanced certifications (APICS/ASCM, CPIM, CSCP) preferred
Experience
5–8+ years of experience in supply chain planning, forecasting, or materials planning
Experience working with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, Pigment, Oracle, Anaplan, Blue Yonder, etc.)
Proven experience implementing automation, data analytics, or digital supply chain initiatives
Technical Skills
Strong data analysis and modeling capabilities
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Python, R, or similar analytics tools
Experience building automated forecasting models and dashboards
Familiarity with MRP planning concepts and supply chain data structures
Core Competencies
Analytical and data-driven decision making
Process improvement and automation mindset
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management
Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Continuous improvement and digital innovation focus
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Raw material forecast accuracy
Reduction in manual planning processes
Inventory optimization and reduction of material shortages
Improvement in planning cycle time through automation
Adoption and impact of digital forecasting tools
What We Can Do For You
Iconic Brand: Work on the most recognized brand in the world and be part of developing the brands next chapter.
Exposure to World Class Leaders: Availability to global marketing leaders that will expand your network and exposure you to emerging digital platforms and marketing insights.
Learning Culture: Access to resources such as Thrive Academy, LinkedIn Learning and management programs that give you the resources to continually develop your skills and knowledge.
Skills:
Pay Range:
$116,000 - $142,000Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:
15Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.
Location(s):
United States of AmericaCity/Cities:
RemoteTravel Required:
00% - 25%Relocation Provided:
NoJob Posting End Date:
April 2, 2026Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
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