Stores Manager

Sappi; Skowhegan (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi North America is seeking a Stores/Logistics/Purchasing professional for the Somerset mill to manage inventory systems and drive efficiency. You will oversee receiving, inventory planning and cost management, coordinating with maintenance, engineering and operations to meet customer needs.

The role requires 3-5 years in stores/logistics/purchasing and experience with SAP. You will supervise hourly staff and work across levels to deliver results in a safety‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in Stores/Logistics/Purchasing.
• Experience with SAP inventory/purchasing systems.
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize stores inventory systems to meet customer needs.
• Lead inventory planning and cost management across Maintenance, Engineering, Operations and other Stores Managers.
• Oversee receiving function, inbound handling and receipt documentation.

Skills

Stores/Logistics/Purchasing

SAP

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sappi North America
Sappi Somerset, is one of the largest, most advanced and high performing mills in North America with one of the lowest mill emissions. Our packaging papers are suited across a range of market segments including health and beauty, confectionery, premium beverages and food packaging. We manufacture labels for cans and jars and our graphic papers are used in direct mail, magazines and catalogs. Nearly $1 billion in the last decade has been invested to expand into sustainable and renewable SBS board grades for folding carton and foodservice, including the rebuilds of PM1 in 2018 and PM2, to be completed in 2025. The Somerset mill focuses on safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation.

• Accountable for managing, creating and updating, and improving systems and processes to ensure an accurate Stores Inventory which meets the needs to key customer.
• Leads Inventory planning and cost management by coordinating with Maintenance, Engineering, operations and other Stores Managers and Purchasing.
• Designs, manages and directs procedures and practices to optimize the computerized inventory/purchasing system (SAP).
• Manages the Receiving function, including inbound handling and receipt documentation.
• Coordinate the mill’s Investment Recovery process and procedures.
• Responsible for developing and controlling department budget and operating expenses.
• Leads and directs hourly stores and receiving personnel.
• Leads and directs hourly Maintenance services personnel.
• Manages the repair and return process for repairable storeroom items.
• Significant experience with computerized stores/purchasing management systems (SAP).
• Must be able to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Must be results orientated being able to drive for effective solutions

Entry Requirements

• 3-5 years experience in Stores/Logistics/Purchasing.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi isa leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.