Master Planner/Scheduler

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

MISSION / SUMMARY:

Our portfolio of unbleached paperboard materials includes Unbleached Aquakote™, Omnikote™, Pearlkote™, and KraftMax™.

An ideal solution for a wide variety of folding carton, beverage, and custom applications, unbleached paperboard provides superior package integrity and is designed to deliver outstanding package and packaging line efficiency and performance.

This position is responsible for managing supply planning responsibilities for Unbleached Paperboard. The successful candidate will be responsible for detailed scheduling, including trimming, sequencing, and sourcing of production schedules, in a centralized environment. The master scheduler/planner will work closely with the materials management, other paper machine supply planners, account executives, converting facilities, and logistics to effectively execute all planning functions at the Unbleached primary manufacturing locations. The planner/scheduler, paperboard procurement team, and customer service will coordinate facility activities dependent on the schedule, such as, secondary scheduling, make-ups, alternate sourcing and load planning.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Understand downstream and upstream dependencies, i.e., production processes, load planning, and transportation planning.
• Manage block schedules to optimize dates and meet customer commitments
• Work closely with the remote facility to learn and understand the manufacturing processes and help facilitate scheduling changes for smooth transitions
• Understand the Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order, and Vendor-Managed processes and support domestic customer service teams
• Fully master Optivision and SAP planning processes
• Translate the master plan into machine schedules.
• Monitor and correct imbalances to ensure schedule accuracy.
• Work with sales and customer service to manage customer allocations.
• Manage alerts associated with roll supply between the primary mills and remote sheeting locations to meet production schedules.
• Participate in weekly business calls
• Be available for on-call/weekend duty and team coverage
• Lead, support, and participate in project work as available to further personal development and exposure to other parts of GPI.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant supply chain experience:

• Paperboard scheduling, trimming, and supply planning
• Customer Service
• Transportation planning/management

• Familiar with end-to-end supply chain concepts.
• Ability to present self professionally, take the initiative to get the job done
• Ability to work under pressure, handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn & master SAP, paper trimming software, and supporting ERP systems
• Demonstrated data-based analytical skills & problem-solving
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience:

• Excel
• Word
• PowerPoint

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

SKILLS:

• Technical learning
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Business acumen
• Action oriented
• Priority Setting
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Customer Focus
• Learning on the Fly
• Conflict management
• Composure
• Patience

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment; however, the employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
• Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail. Travel (6-12 trips per year) will be required for this position.

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Pay Range: $66,300.00 - $88,400.00

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com.

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