Supply Planning Manager

Ardagh Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

FSA

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

EAP

Job summary

Ardagh Metal Packaging North America is seeking an experienced planning professional to drive supply planning for North America in the IBP framework. You will develop capacity plans, oversee inventory, and coordinate with plant teams, engineering, and procurement.

The role requires strong analytical and financial modeling skills, MBA preferred, and up to 15% travel. Chicago-based with a focus on cost-efficient capacity and service levels.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in production control or supply chain planning.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• Understanding of advanced planning approaches, tools and solutions.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite and SAP skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement SAP IBP Supply Module in North America.
• Create and present a monthly capacity plan for North America into the IBP planning process.
• Lead the monthly Supply Reviews within the S&OP cycle.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, demand planning and logistics as a liaison.
• SetInventory levels/DOS for Cans and Ends with the Director of IBP and monitor results.
• Track inventory levels at warehouses and coordinate with logistics on demand shifts.
• Continuously improve processes to cut costs and boost efficiency.
• Support Customer Service to align planning with customer expectations.

Skills

Production planning

Supply chain planning

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

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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 and infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas with innovative production capabilities. AMP operates 23 production facilities in nine countries, employing approximately 6,500 people with sales of $5.5 billion in 2025.

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 $111,900.00 and $167,900.00 per year. This role is bonus eligible. The bonus incentive program is based on the company meeting or exceeding certain 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.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.