Inventory Control Planner

PaperWorks; Remote; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Control Planner to join their remote team. In this pivotal role, you will manage and optimize inventory levels, ensuring product availability while minimizing costs. You will analyze forecasts, collaborate with various departments, and support a culture of operational excellence. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a sustainable packaging firm that values innovation and teamwork. If you are ready to take ownership of your responsibilities and drive success in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain required.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels and analyze product demands to ensure availability.
• Collaborate with departments to meet forecasted sales and production goals.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain

Compensatory work experience in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP Systems

Excel

AVP

CCH

Job description

PaperWorks is a leading, integrated North American full-service provider of 100% recycled paperboard and specialized folding cartons for packaging applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, we are committed to the highest sustainable forestry and procurement standards.

We are seeking an incredibly organized and efficient Inventory Control Planner to join the PaperWorks team. In this remote, home-based role, you will be responsible for the planning and purchasing of raw materials for our network of folding carton facilities. You will work closely with internal and external business partners to drive fulfillment goals and business needs and make meaningful contributions to our business success by being responsible for the planning and management of finished goods based on supplied forecasts and company goals.

PaperWorks is climbing to great heights, and we’d love to have you as a part of our team!

Responsibilities

How you will impact PaperWorks :

• Manage and maintain finished goods and raw materials stocking levels in accordance with facility targets. Analyze inventory levels and product demands to ensure product availability and minimize inventory costs.
• Analyze SKU level forecasts and plan production orders to support demand. Participate in the S&OP process by confirming the demand plan and briefing the supply plan during the normal S&OP cycle.
• Communicate requirements as required to meet forecasted sales and seasonal build-ups. Liaison with other departments on changes, adjustments, and special orders.
• Provide sales team support to help maintain customer relationships, participating in relevant calls / meetings with customer / sales / customer service etc. as needed.
• Forecast supply vulnerabilities and implement plans to ensure continuity of supply. Execute plans to assure continuous supply of quality goods and services and create plans to combat market changes and challenges.
• Collaborate regularly with Customer Service to capture updates from customers not reflected on forecast that could impact planning.
• Provide support to LEAN manufacturing culture operations to ensure products are manufactured to meet quality, reliability, and cost requirements.
• Maintain and promote high standards of safety, customer service, quality parameters, on-time production goals, and customer on time delivery.

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field, or compensatory work experience in a Supply Chain function that includes purchasing, supply, and inventory planning. Folding carton experience is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems and other relevant software tools used in supply chain management. Familiarity with AVP and / or CCH is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data, analyze trends, and make informed decisions. Solid Excel skills and an ability to analyze and use critical thinking skills on a regular basis.
• Demonstrated ability in taking ownership and initiative of responsibilities and executing them to meet business needs and deliverables.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize effectively, and show strong organizational skills in a fast-paced business environment while maintaining attention to detail is critical.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills to build relationships and effectively communicate with team members company wide.
• Relentless determination and courage to achieve operational excellence with a positive attitude!

This document outlines the minimum requirements of the position and is not intended to be all-inclusive of duties.