Supply Planner | Inventory Management, Replenishment & Supply Chain Optimization

O-I; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages available

Vacation time and paid holidays

Medical, dental, prescription and vizs

Pre-tax accounts

Well-being program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) retirement saving plans with-em

Financial advisors to assist with退休

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

O-I in Plano, TX is seeking a Supply Planner / Inventory Management, Replenishment & Supply Chain Optimization to ensure product availability across the O-I Packaging Solutions network. Reporting to the Supply Chain Lead, you will collaborate with sourcing, manufacturing, sales, and service teams to develop replenishment plans and manage inventory.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing service levels with inventory investment, production capacity, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in supply chain planning or related functions.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain inventory replenishment plans to support forecasted and actual customer demand.
• Coordinate intercompany product movements and supplier scheduling to meet constraints.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Sales Service, and Business Managers to resolve supply chain issues and align strategies.
• Support S&OP by providing inventory, supply, capacity, and logistics insights for decision-making.
• Provide analytical support for continuous improvement initiatives and operational performance reviews.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Production scheduling

Inventory management

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Excel

Communication skills

Conflict management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP, CFPIM) preferred

Tools

SAP

SAP APO

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Description

To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.

Company Description

To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story. O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.

Why do you want to apply?

The OIPS operations is striving to be a world-class packaging solutions distributor and to become the model for engaging small and emerging customers for O-I globally. O-I is a company that is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and offers opportunities for growth and advancement.

Job Description

MUST BE LOCATED IN THE PLANO TEXAS AREA

The Supply Planner / Inventory Management, Replenishment & Supply Chain Optimization plays a key role in ensuring product availability across the O-I Packaging Solutions network. Reporting to the Supply Chain Lead, this position partners with sourcing, manufacturing, sales, and service teams to develop supply and replenishment plans, manage inventory levels, and coordinate intercompany product movements to meet customer demand. The Supply Planner / Inventory Management, Replenishment & Supply Chain Optimization role leverages data analysis and cross-functional collaboration to balance customer service, inventory investment, production capacity, and supply chain costs. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying risks, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement to enhance overall supply chain performance.

Principal Accountabilities For Supply Planner

• Develop and maintain sourcing plans and inventory replenishment schedules to support forecasted and actual customer demand.
• Monitor and request plannings at sourcing partners to adjust production schedules based on forecast, inventories, customer requirements and changing business conditions.
• Partner with Demand Planning, Sales Service, Business Managers to resolve supply chain issues and drive alignment on supply strategies.
• Support S&OP by providing inventory, supply, capacity, and logistics insights to facilitate effective decision-making.
• Manage inventory levels to achieve customer service objectives while optimizing working capital performance.
• Analyze safety stock levels, inventory targets, forecasting inputs, and inventory trends to improve supply chain performance.
• Generate and maintain inventory reports, intercompany stock transfer reports, and supply chain dashboards.
• Create and manage Stock Transfer Order Purchase Orders (STO POs) and intercompany inventory movements between facilities and warehouse locations.
• Coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly inventory control activities across company and third-party warehouse locations.
• Support repackaging, decoration, and special project activities to meet customer requirements and operational objectives.
• Provide analytical support for business initiatives, continuous improvement projects, and operational performance reviews.

SCOPE AND IMPACT FOR SUPPY PLANNER

• Directly impacts business performance by improving supply chain efficiency, service reliability, and cost management
• Acts as a key connector across functions, improving alignment and reducing inefficiencies caused by siloed decision-making
• Drives cultural change toward data-driven decision making, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Supports risk mitigation by identifying vulnerabilities in supply chain processes and proactively implementing solutions
• Contributes to both operational stability and strategic transformation through a balance of execution excellence and forward-looking improvement initiatives
• Planners must be data driven, have business case and analytical capabilities, and have strong organization and conflict management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in supply chain planning, production scheduling, inventory management, logistics, transportation, or related functions.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning, inventory control, logistics operations, and forecasting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems including SAP; SAP APO and related planning tools preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage large amounts of data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP, CFPIM, or equivalent) preferred.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Additional Information

What we offer at O-I

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this position is between $70,000 - $87,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Relocation packages available
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
• Pre-tax accounts
• Well-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions
• Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness
• Employee Assistance Program

O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.