Strategic Supply Planner & Inventory Optimizer

Graphic Packaging International Spain SA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Supply Planning Analyst to optimize inventory balance across the supply chain for assigned SKUs. You will work within the Sales and Operations Planning organization to align demand signals, production capacity and inventory levels with service targets.

The role requires strong data analysis,ERP proficiency and collaboration with sales, manufacturing and customer service teams to improve forecast accuracy and ensure reliable supply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree level education in General Business, Supply Chain or related field (preferred) -or- compensatory work experience in Customer Service, Production Control, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain function that includes demand, supply and inventory planning
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Inventory Planning, Demand Planning, Production Planning, Logistics, or a related field.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to translate complex information into actionable inventory and supply planning strategies.
• Proficient in Excel, with experience analyzing large data sets and developing meaningful reports and insights.
• Knowledge of ERP system, excel, order management processes and business reporting systems
• Demonstrated successful order management
• Experience in Paperboard Packaging a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain inventory and material management strategies for finished goods materials
• Analyze demand inputs such as historical sales data, customer forecasts and other demand drivers to determine optimal inventory levels to meet division goals and to ensure customer supply
• Participate in calls with customers and sales as needed to understand forecast drivers and discuss any call outs on forecast or planned supply strategies
• Lead discussions internally with sales, plant personnel, etc. to establish new run strategy
• Report discrepancies in customer forecasting; recommend solutions for improving accuracy
• Communicate product shortages and provide options and/or timelines for replenishing materials to customer service and other leadership personnel
• Work closely with Capacity Planning and S&OP manager to align SKU-level strategies with production facility budgets and working capital goals
• Place orders to manufacturing facilities based upon agreed lead time, capacity availability and run-cycle guidelines
• Work directly, serving as primary contact, with production schedulers to prioritize production orders and optimize schedule to achieve maximum production efficiency and ensure customer supply
• Manage all system FG inventory in respective product portfolio, including all off-site and on-site warehouses
• Identify and manage potential inventory obsolescence to minimize write-offs
• Manage all product transitions including SKU promotions, brand updates and die conversions
• Review forecast, order patterns and run strategy for compliance against business and contractual parameters
• Responsible for managing material master data through MMR process
• Proactively communicate product availability and production plans to customer service team, customer, sales and other internal stakeholders
• Utilize and maintain the Daily Planning Worksheet as the primary order fulfilment, inventory management and reporting tool.
• Develop and present KPI reports to Customer Service, Sales and other leadership personnel.
• Dotted-line responsibility for respective Customer Service team.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Order management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in General Business or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Business reporting systems

Job description

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Supply Planning Analyst to optimize inventory balance across the supply chain for assigned SKUs. You will work within the Sales and Operations Planning organization to align demand signals, production capacity and inventory levels with service targets.

The role requires strong data analysis,ERP proficiency and collaboration with sales, manufacturing and customer service teams to improve forecast accuracy and ensure reliable supply.