Supply Planner

Berlin Packaging; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Berlin Packaging is seeking a Supply Planner to effectively manage inventory planning, focusing on minimizing costs and optimizing stock levels. This role sits in a hybrid environment at our Sales and Distribution Center Office, and requires a proactive, detail-oriented problem solver.

You will collaborate with procurement, logistics, and operations to forecast demand, process POs, and ensure timely deliveries while maintaining cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years in a supply chain or related role required.
• Familiarity with inbound transportation, logistics, and inventory preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for negotiation.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Strong time management skills; ability to prioritize and follow up.
• Operates with a sense of urgency.
• Is flexible and open to change and new ways of working.
• High energy, positive attitude, and contributes to a positive team culture.
• Self-motivated; consistently strives to attain goals and seeks self-improvement.
• Technologically savvy.

Responsibilities

• Utilize company tools to analyze, recommend, and execute inventory optimization opportunities based on historical trends and customer forecasts.
• Process purchase orders; act as a liaison between the employees of Berlin Packaging and its suppliers.
• Confirm, follow up, and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Resolve discrepancies and/or issues as they occur during the purchase order cycle.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Manage and schedule transportation needs.
• Support management of inter-unit stock requests and transfer entries.
• Maintain replenishment triggers to help branch optimize purchasing activities.

Skills

Supply chain

Inventory management

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Berlin Packagingis the premier supplier of rigid packaging.With over $3 billion in revenue, we have grown 5x faster than the overall packaging industry since 1898.

Chances are you enjoy products supplied by us every day! We serve virtually every end market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis.

Our engagement scores are 2x the national average, and every employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth.Combined with our “Anything is Possible” mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000+ employees agree, we love it here!

We are seeking a Supply Planner to effectively manage the inventory planning process, with a focus on minimizing costs and optimizing inventory.

Key Accountabilities

Purchase Order & Inventory Management

• Utilize company tools to analyze, recommend, and execute inventory optimization opportunities based on historical trends and customer forecasts.
• Process purchase orders; act as a liaison between the employees of Berlin Packaging and its suppliers.
• Confirm, follow up, and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Resolve discrepancies and/or issues as they occur during the purchase order cycle.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Manage and schedule transportation needs.
• Support management of inter-unit stock requests and transfer entries.
• Maintain replenishment triggers to help branch optimize purchasing activities.

Supplier Management

• Resolve discrepancies and/or issues as they occur during the purchase order cycle.
• Facilitate the escalation process to meet customer needs.
• Effectively manage supplier performance by assisting with quality concerns.

Cost Reduction & Margin Enhancement

• Use independent judgment to identify, recommend, and execute opportunities to optimize inventories and drive cost savings without negatively impacting customer service metrics.
• Partner with Logistics Coordinators to determine most cost-effective inventory movement options.

Berlin Values

• Fulfill employee portion of the Berlin Values by demonstrating a strong work ethic, teamwork, loyalty, innovation, productivity and driving profitable results.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years in a supply chain or related role required.
• Familiarity with inbound transportation, logistics, and inventory preferred.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, problem solving capability, and ability to learn Berlin Packaging’s business, products, customers, and suppliers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for negotiation.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Strong time management skills; ability to prioritize and follow up.
• Operates with a sense of urgency.
• Is flexible and open to change and new ways of working.
• High energy, positive attitude, and contributes to a positive team culture.
• Self-motivated; consistently strives to attain goals and seeks self-improvement.
• Technologically savvy.

Working Environment: Sales and Distribution Center Office

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Berlin Packaging offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive PTO including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time
• 1Berlin Shared Ownership Plan
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses
• Paid parental leave for up to 12weeks
• Health club reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• 529 college savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
• Calm app to improve mental wellbeing
• Employee referral program
• Company sponsored short- and long-term disability and life insurance with optional voluntary life insurance

At Berlin Packaging, we look at candidates’ skills but hire based on traits. We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are enthusiastic to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Berlin Packaging provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Visit our Careers page for more information on our Anything is Possible culture and Total Rewards.

*Note: any salary information shared is a general guideline only. Pay is based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

*This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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