Supply Chain Specialist

Pregis; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis in New Albany, IN is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to oversee buying, planning, scheduling, admin support and reporting. The role emphasizes SAP proficiency and flexibility across a startup cold chain segment, with a team-driven approach to meet ambitious goals.

Ideal candidates bring SAP experience, inventory management and production scheduling expertise, plus a collaborative mindset to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires SAP experience with strong emphasis on material transactions and planning.
• Experience in inventory management and production scheduling is preferred.
• S4HANA 2023 preferred.
• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years planning experience; 2–3 years logistics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative support for Plant Operations and SAP-based workflows.
• Manage plant buyer and inventory planning, cycle counts, and BOM/routings.
• Lead production scheduling across primary and secondary assets; coordinate with operations.
• Collaborate with QA, warehouse and suppliers to meet on-time delivery and cost goals.

Skills

Inventory management

Production scheduling

SAP experience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

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.

Job Title

Supply Chain Specialist

Reports To

Director of Operations

Business Unit

Thermal Solutions

Summary Of Job

The Supply Chain Specialist will maintain responsibility over all operations tasks, including buying, planning, scheduling, admin support and reporting. The job will require heavy usage of SAP and flexibility to tackle many facets of a growth segment. The ideal candidate will have a breadth of SAP experience and the willingness to learn several different responsibilities. A team player who is willing to work with the team and do whatever it takes to accomplish the goals of this start up cold chain group.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

SAP Excellence – Office Admin

• Incumbent is primarily responsible for providing daily administrative support for Plant Operations. To do so effectively, the incumbent must be in tune with production objectives, reporting requirements, and other expectations. Must be both proactive and reactive, depending upon daily issues that arise. Support Operations by maintaining effective administrative systems and procedures, including correspondence, filing systems, monitoring inventories, e-mail and voice communications, workflow efficiencies, etc.
• Assure working knowledge of the SAP system, particularly as it relates to material transactions, scheduling, and planning. Maintain system updates as required for accurate production documentation and reporting.
• Gather, compile, and organize information and data to accurately complete required reports for Operations.
• Communicate effectively on daily basis with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Administer other projects and assignments, as directed. Remain flexible about changes in workload and time commitments.

Plant Buyer and Inventory Management

• Display the ability to look at the supply chain from upstream to downstream, with both short and long term planning in mind, resulting in a positive influence to revenue at the plant level. This includes looking at current processes and determining methods for improvement with regard to cutting costs, controlling and replenishing inventory, and shipping products.
• Collaborate with quality, warehouse and other staff
• Monitor all open purchase orders
• Works with suppliers to guarantee committed dates and price reductions
• Maintains accurate inventory levels through a cycle count program
• Creates and updates BOM and routings for new or existing parts

Production Scheduling

• Leads the scheduling of production assets, including both primary and secondary converting assets, then coordinates with the Production Operations Manager.
• Review inventory stocking levels (MRP) and systems forecasts that support both customer demand as well as the inventory targets set by Pregis.
• Works within the team to ensure that there are plenty of RAW materials on hand at all times. Communicates and coordinates with production when issues arise.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to drive down production lead times, optimize production scheduling and eliminate production variances.

Competency (knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

• SAP experience required. Preference for inventory management, production scheduling.
• S4HANA 2023 preferred
• Ability to take coaching well and communicates respectfully with others
• Promote positive teamwork culture
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with team and during shift transition
• Knowledgeable of safety requirements and guidelines in manufacturing/warehouse environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of planning experience
• 2-3 years of experience in a logistics function preferred
• Knowledge of the protective packaging industry is preferred.
• Experience with data analysis and related tools (Excel expertise is a must); knowledge of SAP is beneficial
• Ability to manage projects or threads of projects and perform self-directed work.
• Effective problem-solving skills and various requirements gathering techniques.

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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.