Materials Planner & Logistics Coordinator

Amcor; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Amcor in the United States is seeking a Production Planner to strengthen production planning, inventory control, and logistics. You will support the Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to deliver high-quality containers.

The role emphasizes daily planning, order entry, raw material purchasing, and close coordination with customers to meet delivery needs.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years in materials, with plastics industry knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Combined experience may be considered.
• Minimum of three years experience in a materials position preferably in plastics manufacturing.
• Knowledge of raw materials and inventory in plastics environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily production planning and monthly scheduling to maximize equipment efficiencies.
• Enter sales orders and subsequent changes to guarantee delivery of customer requirements.
• Purchase the raw materials needed by the production department to manufacture quality containers efficiently.
• Communicate directly with customers to satisfy product and delivery needs information or planning requirements, and materials specifications.
• Supervise and assist with inventory control through cycle counting, production scheduling, and warehousing.
• Assist and perform regular maintenance on the manufacturing database to provide optimum use and accurate reporting.
• Provide training to materials and warehouse departments and related staff.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

Customer service

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amcor in the United States is seeking a Production Planner to strengthen production planning, inventory control, and logistics. You will support the Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to deliver high-quality containers.

The role emphasizes daily planning, order entry, raw material purchasing, and close coordination with customers to meet delivery needs.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years in materials, with plastics industry knowledge.