Supply Planner

International Paper; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

International Paper in Memphis, TN is seeking a Supply Planner to coordinate and optimize production schedules across containerboard mills, using SAP planning and scheduling. You will manage rough-cut schedules, trim inventories, and align with paper mill processes to meet customer commitments.

The role requires 2+ years in supply chain, a BA/BS in business, strong analytical and communication skills, and willingness to cover after-hours on-call.

Qualifications

• BA, BS or equivalent in business or related field.
• 2+ years’ experience in a supply chain role.
• Ability to work under pressure, handling multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in common software programs (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Self-starter, demonstrated initiative to get the job done.
• The following qualifications are preferred:
• Experience in the containerboard business
• Yellow Belt Certified
• Proven project management experience
• Familiar with end-to-end supply chain concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage rough-cut schedules, trim and inventory for product groupings and/or manufacturing resources
• Mange block schedules to optimize dates and meet customer commitments
• Coordinate and align with the paper mill around the manufacturing processes, constraints, and capabilities to build an optimal production schedule
• Understand the Make to Stock (MTS) and Make to Order (MTO) operating model processes to fully master SAP planning and scheduling
• Lead small projects, meetings, and activities internally
• Manage alerts associated with roll supply between the primary mills and box plant locations to meet production schedules
• Communicate with the supply planning management and team on daily activities, issues, and concerns that affect the supply chain
• Evaluate the output from the supply network planning run
• Manage Non-Conforming Product utilization process for exact and non-exact match inventory
• Cover additional machine responsibility, including after hour and weekend on-call, as needed
• Solve complex problems to meet the needs of our various customer channels, mill operations, and logistics

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Education

BA/BS or equivalent in business

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Salaried Job Posting

Position Title

Supply Planner

Pay Rate

$65,100 - $86,800

PL varies by experience.

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

6400 Poplar Avenue

Memphis, TN

The Job You Will Perform

This position works closely with Containerboard mill teams for timely planning of production. The successful candidate will be responsible for detailed and optimized scheduling (including trimming, sequencing, and sourcing of production schedules) in a centralized environment. These responsibilities are inclusive of ad hoc and strategic analytics around minimizing cost to the Containerboard system while maximizing machine capabilities. The planner will work closely with Supply Chain leadership and key stakeholders to effectively execute all planning functions at the Containerboard primary mills.

• Manage rough-cut schedules, trim and inventory for product groupings and/or manufacturing resources
• Mange block schedules to optimize dates and meet customer commitments
• Coordinate and align with the paper mill around the manufacturing processes, constraints, and capabilities to build an optimal production schedule
• Understand the Make to Stock (MTS) and Make to Order (MTO) operating model processes to fully master SAP planning and scheduling
• Lead small projects, meetings, and activities internally
• Manage alerts associated with roll supply between the primary mills and box plant locations to meet production schedules
• Communicate with the supply planning management and team on daily activities, issues, and concerns that affect the supply chain
• Evaluate the output from the supply network planning run
• Manage Non-Conforming Product utilization process for exact and non-exact match inventory
• Cover additional machine responsibility, including after hour and weekend on-call, as needed
• Solve complex problems to meet the needs of our various customer channels, mill operations, and logistics

The Qualifications, Skills And Knowledge You Will Bring

• BA, BS or equivalent in business or related field
• 2+ years’ experience in a supply chain role
• Ability to work under pressure, handling multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in common software programs (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Self-starter, demonstrated initiative to get the job done
• The following qualifications are preferred:
• Experience in the containerboard business
• Yellow Belt Certified
• Proven project management experience
• Familiar with end-to-end supply chain concepts

The Benefits You Will Enjoy

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you will see why our team members say they are Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged, and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

International Paper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

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