Supply Chain Manager

Talentify; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis in the United States is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for end-to-end planning and execution of AM&B operations. You will translate demand signals into actionable production, material, and fulfillment plans, aligning forecasts, plant execution, and customer commitments.

You will lead master operations scheduling, KPI management, issue resolution, and cross-functional coordination to ensure on-time, in-full delivery within lead times, while developing a high-performing planning team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing supply chain, planning, or operations.
• Experience leading and developing production, planning, or operations teams.
• Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Own, maintain, and execute the Master Operations Schedule based on demand plans and forecasts.
• Translate demand into feasible production, inventory, and fulfillment plans across poly operations.
• Ensure alignment between planning and plant execution, driving adherence to schedules and priorities.
• Lead and execute the SIOP process for AM&B Poly Operations.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, and Product Management to validate demand plans.
• Ensure demand signals are accurately captured and maintained within SAP.
• Drive daily performance through KPI-based management of supply chain and production flow.
• Monitor OTIF and other key metrics, flagging risks and implementing countermeasures.
• Lead capacity planning and weekly alignment with Operations.
• Develop and coach a planning team; establish standard work and accountability.
• Collaborate across Sales, Operations, and Finance to ensure plan adherence and execution.
• Communicate performance, risks, and recovery plans to leadership.

Skills

SIOP

Master Scheduling

ERP SAP

Production Scheduling

KPI Management

Cross-Functional Leadership

Data-Driven Decision Making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business–We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Position Overview

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for end-to-end execution of supply chain planning, flow, and daily operational performance for the Automated Mailing & Bagging (AM&B) business unit at Pregis. This role translates demand signals into actionable production, material, and fulfillment plans, ensuring alignment between sales forecasts, plant execution, and customer commitments.

This leader owns both plant-level planning (Master Operations Scheduling) and daily execution discipline, driving performance through KPI management, proactive issue resolution, and cross-functional coordination. The role is accountable for ensuring reliable flow of materials, labor, and production capacity to meet customer expectations for on-time, in-full delivery within market competitive lead times.

Duties & Responsibilities

Planning & Execution Ownership

• Own, maintain, and execute the Master Operations Schedule based on demand plans and forecasts
• Translate demand into feasible production, inventory, and fulfillment plans across poly operations
• Ensure alignment between planning and plant execution, driving adherence to schedules and priorities

SIOP & Demand Integration

• Lead and execute the SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) process for AM&B Poly Operations
• Partner with Sales, Finance, and Product Management to validate, refine, and align demand plans
• Ensure demand signals are accurately captured, validated, and maintained within SAP

Daily Performance & Flow Management

• Drive daily performance through KPI-based management of supply chain and production flow
• Monitor and actively manage:
• On-Time In-Full Delivery (OTIF)

Lead Times

• Production Output vs. Plan
• Inventory Levels
• Identify gaps to plan, implement countermeasures, and escalation risks impacting customer delivery

Capacity & Production Alignment

• Lead capacity planning and facilitate weekly capacity alignment with Operations
• Evaluate constraints across labor, materials, and equipment to optimize throughput
• Ensure production stability and synchronization across key operational processes (converting, press, extrusion)

Team Leadership & Accountability

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of planners responsible for order fulfillment and production planning
• Instill a high-accountability, execution-focused culture centered on data, discipline, and results
• Drive standard work for planning processes and performance tracking

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Operations Director, Plant Manager, Production Managers & Supervisors, and Schedulers to ensure plan adherence and execution discipline
• Serve as the central point of coordination across Sales, Operations, and Finance for supply chain performance
• Communicate performance, risks, and recovery plans clearly to leadership

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing supply chain, planning, or operations
• Proven experience in execution-focused supply chain roles, driving daily performance and operational results
• Experience leading and developing production, planning, or operations teams
• Proven experience with production scheduling in a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data-driven decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence plant operations

Preferred Skills

• APICS, CPIM, or CSCP certification
• Experience in Make-to-Order manufacturing environments
• Lean / Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred) with demonstrated application in flow optimization and waste reduction
• Experience driving KPI-based performance management systems

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Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.