Manufacturing Production Planner

Amcor•Baltimore, MD

1d•$60,000 - $67,500•Onsite

About The Position

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

Requirements

4 year college degree in business, supply chain management or related field.
Previous experience with MRP systems such as JD Edwards, etc.
Excellent oral and written skills.
Excellent computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel.
Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong analytical and math skills with proven ability to apply that knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Prefer 2+ years experience in Demand Planning/Supply Chain management in complex, high volume manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Use MRP System to forecast production demand, manage customer forecast, safety stock requirements, and maintain desired inventory levels.
Monitor the schedule and plan production on specific molds and machines.
Generate reports and analyze data to ensure optimal supply chain flow.
Process and expedite orders and communicate daily with Customer Service Representatives of any concerns.
Monitor slow moving inventory and obsolescence and drive improvements to achieve inventory goals and reduce obsolescence.
Monitor production value.
Work with manufacturing, maintenance and support departments to improve production efficiencies.
Balance current and future customer demand requirements with manufacturing and supplier capabilities.
Recommend adjustments to forecasts and inventory levels.
Perform month-end activities (e.g.., close work orders) and prioritize rework activities as needed.
Prioritize rework activities.
Support ongoing Plant ISO requirements
Support the plant and corporate operational goals,
Participate in weekly Scheduling calls, provide feedback and status updates, and facilitate changes to ensure efficient operations planning.
Accepts responsibility to comply with all safety, quality, customer, ISO, SQF and any other regulatory requirements. And has the authority to report concerns that could impact these requirements or suggest areas for improvement.
Serve as back-up for Planning Supervisor, as needed, to oversee daily operation in the department.
Other duties as assigned.

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&D, 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)