.The Packaging Planning Manager is responsible for ensuring 100% on-time delivery of packaging material at the destination where it is needed, developing replenishment and stocking plans for short- and long-term needs for fresh berries across Mexico.
The spend is approximately $100M annually.
**Responsibilities**:- Weekly meeting with Fruit Master Planners // Tracks Forecast Changes and aligns Replenishment Plans, but daily follow up.- Weekly meetings with External Buyers // Align operation to Driscoll´s Priorities & Daily Review with WH and DC Managers with daily follow ups.- Supports Latam Packaging Planner with Process Improvement Initiatives (DSA Chile & Perú) and supports supply from Mexico when needed.
// Understand difference between business models and country specific Challenges.- Weekly Meetings with Clam and Label Suppliers (Mx) but daily communication regarding production.- Production Control and Production Tracking (Mx)/Capacity analysis to make production plans/changes- Communication and Project Management- Provide Guidance and Tracks Procurement Analyst Daily activities in order to drive results.- Acts as a Subject Matter Expert to support WH Managers and External Buyers in day to day activities.- Works Cross Functionally within Driscoll´s (Distribution team, PBM, Master planning, Quality, New product development, Accounting, etc) and with our suppliers to improve Data integrity & alignment.- Level of studies required: Bachelors Degree- Areas of study: Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations- Professional experience needed: 3- 5 years experience- Areas of experience: Engineering, Business, Agribusiness, Science, Finance, Accounting- English Language: Advanced- Experience Managing People- Microsoft Excel: Advanced- Project Management: Intermediate- MRP & Planning Tools: Expert- Decision making- Analytic thinking- Solving immediate issues- Propose different action plans for potential issues.- Adapting to changing situations**About Driscolls**:Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries.
With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries.
Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world.Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods - meaning, no GMOs.
From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries.Driscoll's es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo