Manager, Materials

Make a Difference in YOUR Career! Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia.  Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks. Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game.  We are solutions-based.  We are innovative.  We seek out new challenges and conquer them.  This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best. Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table? Summary Description:The Materials Manager is responsible for delivering organizational and customer value across people, process, and technology within North America Materials Management. This role owns end-to-end material planning performance within the S&OP cycle, including supplier forecasting, inventory strategy, and service management.The Materials Manager drives alignment across cross-functional partners, translates demand and supply insights into actionable plans, and leads a high-performing team to achieve service, cost, and working capital objectives. Success in this role requires strong leadership, analytical thinking, and the ability to proactively manage risk while identifying opportunities for optimization.Essential Functions:Team Leadership & Development:Lead, coach, and develop a team of Materials Specialists and AnalystsBuild individual and team capability through structured development plans, coaching, and feedbackFoster a high-performance, collaborative, and results-driven team cultureSupport talent acquisition, succession planning, and capability building across the functionS&OP and Material Planning Ownership:Own material plan delivery within the S&OP cycle across North AmericaDrive end-to-end material plan performance by translating demand and supply insights into actionable strategiesProactively manage forecast variability, inventory positioning, supply risks, and contract commitmentsIdentify and mitigate risks while capturing opportunities to optimize service, cost, and working capitalSupport financial planning cycles (AOP, 3+9, 8+4) related to working capital, transfers, and warehousingServe as the primary decision-maker for material-related tradeoffs impacting service, cost, and inventorySupplier & Operational ExecutionManage supplier forecasts and master order alignment for key material categories (e.g., ingredients, packaging)Lead supplier service performance management through scorecards, KPIs, and direct engagementDrive contract balancing and ensure alignment with procurement commitmentsSupport production escalations and resolve material-related supply disruptionsManage imported material ordering processes and tracking systemsInventory & Planning OptimizationLead inventory strategy, including days of supply (DOS) management and aged inventory reductionOversee material risk identification and inventory projection reportingOptimize ordering strategies based on pricing, MOQ, and inventory targetsEnsure accuracy and governance of master data, BOMs, and MRP parametersCross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous ImprovementPartner with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Commercialization, and external suppliersSupport new product introductions and ensure material readiness for launches and design changesForecast 3PL warehouse capacity and material flow requirementsDrive standardization, best practices, and continuous improvement in material planning processesParticipate in cross-functional initiatives to achieve business and operational goalsRequired Skills and Competencies:2+ years of direct people management experienceExperience in MRP, material planning, and order managementAnalytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilitiesProven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and influence decisionsExperience with Power BI or similar tools preferredStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated leadership in team development and coachingProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)Education and Experience:5+ years of experience in supply chain, materials management, or related fieldBachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline preferredAPICS certification a plusExperience in food/beverage manufacturing or similar industry strongly preferredProven ability to build collaborative relationships across internal and external partnersStrong SAP experience (3+ years preferred)Working Conditions:Physical Demands- Continuously sitting for prolonged periods, as the job is administrative in nature.Visual/Sensory - This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.Work environment - Work and environment fasted paced, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure.Mental Stress - There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, project management, accuracy or similar demands.Travel Requirements:Based in Tampa corporate office with minimal travel requirements.Other Duties:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.A Career with Refresco Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business, and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you’ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work.  Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:    Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance    Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts  Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance Short-term disability and long-term disability   Pet Insurance  Legal Benefits  401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match  12 Paid Holidays  Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off DaysWell-being Benefit Discount and Total Reward Programs   Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!   Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits a résumé to this career site or a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Refresco Beverages US, Inc.  Refresco Beverages, US Inc., will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.  Employment agencies that have agreements with Refresco Beverages US, Inc., and have been engaged in a search shall submit a résumé to the designated Refresco recruiter or, upon authorization, submit a résumé to this career site to be eligible for placement fees.  Refresco Beverages US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.