Supply Planner - Protein

Amcor; Appleton, Oshkosh, Neenah (WI, WI, WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off

Retirement Savings Plan with company 1

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Amcor in Wisconsin seeks a Mid‑Range capacity and inventory planning specialist for North America plants. You will collaborate with Supply Planner Specialists to develop 0-12 week production plans, balance capacity, and manage inventories to meet customer demand while accounting for downtime, holidays, and crew changes.

Responsibilities include administering replenishment programs, delivering inventory plans, and driving continuous improvement in supply chain processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain or related field; 4–6 years experience or 10+ years total
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred
• Proven Analytical Skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• APICS or similar certification preferred
• 3+ years experience with ERP system, preferably SAP
• Experience with integrated planning software preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop rolling 0-12 week production plans to meet customer demand
• Administer replenishment programs to set production plan
• Deliver the inventory plan for assigned facilities
• Manage inventories for finished, semi-finished and raw materials
• Identify and prioritize consumption of aged inventory
• Provide data analysis and recommended solutions on capacity constraints
• Drive capacity utilization to minimize inventories and meet service levels
• Coordinate with plants to communicate capacity loading
• Lead process improvements within Supply Chain
• Provide backup for team members

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business/Operations/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Integrated planning software

Job description

Job Description

This role is responsible for Mid‑Range capacity and inventory planning across an assigned group of Amcor North America plants. Collaboration with other Supply Planner Specialist to develop recommendations and action plans to solve supply constraints is expected. Manages all assigned inventory programs through analysis of inventory, production, and forecasted demand. Works closely with assigned plant resources to maintain capacity plans and ensure smooth Operations with minimal disruption.

What You Get To Do

• Collaborates with Plants, Customer Service, Demand Planning, and Operations Planning to develop rolling 0-12 week (i.e. 90 days) production plans to meet customer demand while accounting for major downtime events, new assets, Holiday plant closures and changes in crewing levels or production rates.
• Administer replenishment programs to set production plan for assigned time horizon
• Accountable for delivering the inventory plan for assigned operations facilities
• Manage inventories for finished goods, semi‑finished goods, and raw material
• Identify and prioritize consumption of aged inventory
• Provides data analysis, information and recommended solutions to key stakeholders regarding capacity constraints, emerging constraints, and underutilization
• Drives business results by utilizing capacity information to minimize inventories and meet customer service requirements.
• Works closely with historical production and forecast data to balance capacities
• Partners with assigned plants to communicate expected capacity loading so that proper staffing can be maintained.
• Works closely with other Supply Planner Specialist to properly sequence operations where crossovers between assigned areas occur
• Resolves plant to plant issues to maintain targeted capacity loadings
• Set and periodically review target inventory levels
• Leads business process and best practice improvement suggestions to drive continuous improvement within Supply Chain
• Provides backup for team members

What We Value

• Results Orientation - High
• Strategic Orientation - Moderate
• Collaboration & Influencing - High
• Developing Organizational Capability - Moderate
• Continuous Improvement Mindset - Moderate
• Customer Focus - Moderate
• Business Acumen - Moderate
• Decision Making & Analysis - Moderate
• Compelling Communication - High
• Planning & Organizing - Moderate

What We Want From You

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain or a related field & 4-6 years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 10+ years
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated Business Process Improvement knowledge or Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred
• Proven Analytical Skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• APICS or similar certification preferred.
• 3+ years experience with ERP system, preferably SAP
• Experience with integrated business planning software preferred

Our Expectations

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high‑performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full‑time salaried employees
• Company‑paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&DD, short‑term & long‑term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)