Strategic IBP Supply Planning Manager

Ardagh Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

FSA

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

EAP

Job summary

Ardagh Metal Packaging North America is seeking an experienced planning professional to drive supply planning for North America in the IBP framework. You will develop capacity plans, oversee inventory, and coordinate with plant teams, engineering, and procurement.

The role requires strong analytical and financial modeling skills, MBA preferred, and up to 15% travel. Chicago-based with a focus on cost-efficient capacity and service levels.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in production control or supply chain planning.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• Understanding of advanced planning approaches, tools and solutions.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite and SAP skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement SAP IBP Supply Module in North America.
• Create and present a monthly capacity plan for North America into the IBP planning process.
• Lead the monthly Supply Reviews within the S&OP cycle.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, demand planning and logistics as a liaison.
• SetInventory levels/DOS for Cans and Ends with the Director of IBP and monitor results.
• Track inventory levels at warehouses and coordinate with logistics on demand shifts.
• Continuously improve processes to cut costs and boost efficiency.
• Support Customer Service to align planning with customer expectations.

Skills

Production planning

Supply chain planning

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Ardagh Metal Packaging North America is seeking an experienced planning professional to drive supply planning for North America in the IBP framework. You will develop capacity plans, oversee inventory, and coordinate with plant teams, engineering, and procurement.

The role requires strong analytical and financial modeling skills, MBA preferred, and up to 15% travel. Chicago-based with a focus on cost-efficient capacity and service levels.