Supply Chain Planning Manager, Closures - EMEA

Greif, Inc.; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive

Job summary

Greif is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain Planning Manager for Closures in the EMEA region. You will lead the SIOP process, align demand, supply and capacity, and manage network constraints across multiple plants. Your role partners with Demand Planning, Sales and Finance to ensure forecast accuracy and inventory health.

You will own KPI governance, drive continuous improvement, and sponsor automation initiatives. Fluency in English is required; French or Dutch/German are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, engineering or business.
• Master’s or APICS/ASCM (CPIM, CSCP) or DDMRP certification (CDDP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly SIOP cycle for Closures across EMEA regions.
• Coordinate capacity and supply risks with leadership.
• Own the supply plan and capacity assumptions for Closures network.
• Partner with Demand Planning and Sales on forecast quality.
• Maintain Closures planning KPIs and drive corrective actions.
• Sponsor automation and AI-enabled planning use cases.

Skills

DDMRP / MRP / capacity planning

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Fluent English

Data analysis (Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or Business

Master’s or APICS/ASCM (CPIM, CSCP) or DDMRP certification (CDDP) preferred

Tools

Infor LN

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Our Vision

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

Our Purpose

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Job Requisition #

035884 Supply Chain Planning Manager, Closures - EMEA (Open)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

SIOP and planning leadership

• Own and facilitate the monthly Closures EMEA SIOP cycle (demand review, pre-SIOP supply and capacity review, SIOP meeting) for Amsterdam, Lindweiler, Rouen and Bottanuco Accessories, including calendar, data preparation, decisions log, action follow-up and the monthly SIOP summary to leadership.
• Connect Closures SIOP to the EMEA Executive IBP forum, escalating capacity, supply and inventory risks with clear options and recommendations.
• Own the supply plan and capacity assumptions for the Closures network, including constraint management on critical assets, make-or-buy and inter-plant sourcing.
• Partner with Demand Planning and Sales on forecast quality, significant trend changes and new business onboarding.

Global network and supply risk

• Evaluate the global Closures network (plants, inter-company flows, traded items and external suppliers) to rationalize supply flows, reduce cost to serve and shorten end-to-end lead times.
• Build fact-based network scenarios (make vs buy, plant-to-plant allocation, regional vs global supply, duty and freight impact) and present recommendations to Closures SBU leadership and Executive IBP.
• Identify single-source and high-risk materials and components, and drive alternate source initiatives with Category Sourcing, Quality and Operations, from supplier screening through qualification and supply ramp-up.
• Maintain a Closures supply risk register with mitigation plans, safety stock or buffer positions, and trigger points for escalation.
• Work with Closures planning counterparts in other regions to align network decisions and share capacity and supply options.

Inventory, materials and performance

• Own Closures planning KPIs: service and on-time delivery, stockouts, inventory (DIO, days of supply), SLOB and Operating Working Capital, with monthly performance commentary and corrective actions.
• Govern DDMRP buffer parameters, stocking strategy and lead-time settings across the network; lead SLOB reviews and disposal, re-use or take-back decisions with Sales, Operations and Finance.
• Coordinate with Sourcing on direct material supply continuity (resins, steel and tinplate, wads, washers, components), supplier performance and shortage resolution.
• Support fiscal year-end inventory counts, working capital timing and audit requirements.

People and capability

• Lead, coach and develop the Closures planning team; set objectives, run one-to-ones and annual reviews, and build planning backup and succession.

Process, systems and continuous improvement

• Drive standard planning processes, SIOP templates and KPI definitions across Closures sites, in line with the EMEA planning standards.
• Act as planning lead for ERP and DDMRP changes affecting Closures.
• Own planning master data quality (lead times, MOQs, order multiples) for Closures materials.
• Sponsor automation and AI-enabled planning use cases with the Planning Excellence Lead.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or Business; Master's or APICS/ASCM (CPIM, CSCP) or DDMRP certification (CDDP) preferred.
• At least 7 years of supply chain planning experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years leading planners or planning processes.
• Proven experience running or facilitating S&OP/SIOP and managing inventory and working capital targets in a multi-plant network.
• Experience in supply chain network analysis, supply flow rationalization or alternate sourcing and supplier qualification projects.
• Experience in high-volume, high-mix discrete manufacturing (packaging, plastics injection moulding or metal forming) preferred.

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong knowledge of demand-driven planning (DDMRP), MRP, capacity planning and inventory management, with the ability to apply them in practice.
• Hands-on ERP experience (Infor LN preferred) and strong data skills with Excel and Power BI; interest in automation and AI tools.
• Network and scenario modelling skills, including landed cost, capacity and risk trade-offs, with the ability to build a business case.
• Able to facilitate cross-functional decision-making and challenge Sales, Operations and Sourcing constructively.
• Clear communicator who can turn planning data into business implications for senior leaders.
• Structured, hands-on and calm under pressure during supply disruptions.
• Fluent English (spoken and written) required. French strongly preferred; Dutch or German is an advantage.

At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is 58 400,00 € - 99 400,00 € annually. Typical, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between59 000,00 to65 000,00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

EEO Statement

https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.