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Graphic Packaging International · 2 days ago

Supply Planning Associate

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$59K/yr - $79K/yr

1+ years exp

Graphic Packaging International is a leading manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging for recognized brands. The Promotion Supply Planner is responsible for managing promotional information and coordinating with customers and sales to optimize inventory levels across the supply chain.

Consumer GoodsCustomer ServiceManufacturingPackaging Services

Responsibilities

Coordinate with customers and sales on multiple aspects of SKU promotions and limited time offerings (LTOs) including timing, duration, and volume allocations of promotional materials by customer locations and SKUs

Accurately analyze, predict, and recommend cannibalization effects to sustaining/stock SKUs where applicable

Thoughtfully communicate to the customer GPI’s expectations around lead times, minimum runs, etc. and proactively report on project needs and progress

Create and manage multiple promotion calendars and liability trackers for a diverse customer base

Represent and be the “voice” of Promotion Planning for both internal and external stakeholders

Identify and proactively communicate risks to expected timelines or promotional delivery

Identify and manage potential promotional inventory obsolescence to minimize write-offs and appropriately assign, report, and manage liabilities through to resolution/final close out of projects

Responsible for managing promotional material master data through MMR process

Proactively communicate product availability and production plans to customer service team, customer, sales and other internal stakeholders

Qualification

Supply chain planningData analysisProject managementERP systemsMicrosoft ExcelCustomer serviceProblem solvingOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Experience managing multiple concurrent and consecutive time-sensitive projects involving several stage gates with inputs and deliverables to/from both internal and external stakeholders

Experience providing exceptional event-related service to an organization's customers coupled with an eye toward managing costs and recovering costs from our customers in adherence to their contractual terms

Proven ability to effectively collaborate, negotiate, and influence both internal and external stakeholders using data-based analysis and logic

Good understanding of internal GPI manufacturing processes, run strategies and constraints across multiple manufacturing sites

Ability to manage and interpret diverse datasets, create and maintain analytical tools in Microsoft Excel

Demonstrated practical application of effective problem solving and solution implementation using existing tools and processes or enhancing/designing new tools and processes as needed

Ability to determine, summarize, and present 'big picture' overviews for multiple simultaneous projects based on multiple data inputs

Strong Organizational, time management, and priority-setting skills

Attention to detail and a passion for data accuracy

BS or BA in business, supply chain, or equivalent experience in a sales function that has interacted heavily with supply chain planning

1-3 years of supply chain planning, sales, B2B customer account management, and/or operations for a global or multi-plant manufacturing company with demonstrated increasing responsibility. Preference for multiple years involved in promotional planning and/or order management

Strong knowledge of ERP systems, MS Excel, order management processes and business reporting systems

Demonstrated successful order management/account management

Preferred

Experience in Paperboard Packaging a plus

Benefits

Competitive Pay

401(k) w/employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Various Voluntary benefits

Adoption Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

Company

Graphic Packaging International

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Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, designs and produces consumer packaging, made primarily from renewable or recycled materials.

Founded in 1978

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees