• Act as the first point of contact for planning and logistics issues across external manufacturing sites and warehouses; coordinate timely resolution of escalations.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Logistics teams to support day-to-day site execution, operating reviews, schedule troubleshooting, and performance follow-up.
• Monitor production posting, order sequencing, and age-database compliance; identify gaps and provide targeted support to improve adherence.
• Support external site start-ups, transitions, exits, and other readiness activities to enable smooth operations.
• Onboard and train sites on planning systems, age management, and related business processes; provide ongoing coaching and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate electronic data interchange integration and prioritization between external sites and technical teams.
• Manage external-site downtime plans and maintain factory calendars in SAP in partnership with planning stakeholders.
• Lead or support process improvements and transformation initiatives while reinforcing human and food safety and building trusted cross-functional relationships.