Supply Planning Manager

Ardagh Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardagh Group is seeking a knowledgeable individual for their Integrated Business Planning team to manage finished goods production planning and inventory for the North America market. With responsibilities ranging from capacity planning to inventory management, the role requires strong analytical skills and experience in supply chain operations. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree and a passion for optimizing processes will thrive in this role.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

401(k) Plan.

Qualifications

• Five or more years experience in Production Control/Supply Chain Planning.
• Understanding of advanced planning approaches, tools and solutions.
• Excellent oral and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop capacity planning models in support of the AMP-NA demand plan.
• Create and maintain a monthly capacity plan for North America.
• Accountable for setting Inventory levels/DOS for Cans and Ends.

Skills

Analytical and financial modelling

Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills

SAP skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related subject

MBA preferred

Job description

This role is part of the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Supply team responsible for short-to-mid-term finished goods production planning and overseeing inventory management for the North America business unit. This role will work closely with plant Production Control and Engineering Managers, as well as the Demand Planning and Procurement teams, to develop capacity planning models in support of the AMP-NA demand plan. This role reports to the Associate Director of Supply Planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of a new SAP IBP Supply Module in North America so that it considers end-to-end costs, capacity constraints, metal availability, logistics costs and achievement of customer service objectives.
• Create, maintain, own, and present a monthly capacity plan for North America into the IBP planning process that balances customer service, plant schedules, inventory and costs optimally.
• Lead the monthly Supply Reviews within the business S&OP cycle.
• Engages with and understands operations and engineering developments by plant and line, acting as a liaison between operations and planning.
• Accountable for setting Inventory levels/DOS for Cans and Ends with the Director of IBP and monitoring results alongside the Demand Planning team.
• Track inventory levels at our warehouses and work with logistics if customer demand changes and product needs to be reallocated.
• Continually evaluate and build upon current processes to improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Work closely with the Customer Service team to ensure continuity between planning and customer expectations.
• Provide reporting support to other departments as needed.

Requirements:

• Five or more years experiences in Production Control/Supply Chain Planning, preferred but not required operations experience
• Bachelor’s degree in related subject required, MBA preferred
• Understanding of advanced planning approaches, tools and solutions
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite and SAP skills
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills: can work with large data sets to provide analytical support to all aspects of the business
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Ability to travel up to 15%
• Chicago, IL based role

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.

The anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between $108,700 and $163,100per year. This role is bonus eligible. The bonus incentive program is based on company meeting or exceeding targets. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for roles that are based out of Illinois. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and work location, where appropriate.

Ardagh Metal Packaging also offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage with an opportunity to earn a medical/prescription premium reduction by completing a qualified wellness activity. The Company also offers a 401(k) Plan. Ardagh Metal Packaging benefits may be amended at any time.