Master Planner/Scheduler

Graphic Packaging Careers•Sandy Springs, GA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce paperboard and paper-based packaging for recognized brands in food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care, and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company is one of the largest manufacturers in its industry, with over 25,000 employees across more than 130 locations worldwide. Graphic Packaging International is committed to environmental responsibility, workplace diversity, and offers competitive compensation and benefits. This Master Planner/Scheduler position is responsible for managing supply planning for Unbleached Paperboard, including detailed scheduling, trimming, sequencing, and sourcing production schedules in a centralized environment. The role involves close collaboration with materials management, other paper machine supply planners, account executives, converting facilities, and logistics to execute planning functions at the Unbleached primary manufacturing locations. The planner/scheduler will also coordinate facility activities with the paperboard procurement team and customer service, such as secondary scheduling, make-ups, alternate sourcing, and load planning.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years’ relevant supply chain experience: Paperboard scheduling, trimming, and supply planning
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant supply chain experience: Customer Service
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant supply chain experience: Transportation planning/management
Familiar with end-to-end supply chain concepts.
Ability to present self professionally, take the initiative to get the job done
Ability to work under pressure, handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to learn & master SAP, paper trimming software, and supporting ERP systems
Demonstrated data-based analytical skills & problem-solving
Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Excel
Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Word
Minimum of 2 years’ experience with PowerPoint
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
Technical learning skills
Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Business acumen
Action oriented
Priority Setting
Dealing with Ambiguity
Customer Focus
Learning on the Fly
Conflict management
Composure
Patience

Responsibilities

Understand downstream and upstream dependencies, i.e., production processes, load planning, and transportation planning.
Manage block schedules to optimize dates and meet customer commitments
Work closely with the remote facility to learn and understand the manufacturing processes and help facilitate scheduling changes for smooth transitions
Understand the Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order, and Vendor-Managed processes and support domestic customer service teams
Fully master Optivision and SAP planning processes
Translate the master plan into machine schedules.
Monitor and correct imbalances to ensure schedule accuracy.
Work with sales and customer service to manage customer allocations.
Manage alerts associated with roll supply between the primary mills and remote sheeting locations to meet production schedules.
Participate in weekly business calls
Be available for on-call/weekend duty and team coverage
Lead, support, and participate in project work as available to further personal development and exposure to other parts of GPI.