Master Supply Planner

PCA • Westminster, CO

71d • $74,600 - $104,160

About The Position

As a Master Supply Planner, you are a key member of the Beverage Packaging North & Central America (BPNCA) Supply Chain Execution team, reporting to a Manager, Master Supply Planning. You will contribute to the success of Ball by developing production plans and inventory strategies for beverage packaging products across a manufacturing network that encompasses North and Central America. You will ensure maximum manufacturing efficiencies as well as optimal inventory levels while enabling delivery to customer requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education with at least 4 years of work-related experience in supply chain roles, etc. with a high preference for a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or Analytics.
• 5 or more years of supply chain role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Work, Outlook, Excel with a preference for advanced skills in Excel.
• Experience using an ERP/MRP system.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using JD Edwards, Oracle Value Chain Planning or other similar ERP systems.
• Working knowledge of APICS Production and Inventory planning methodologies.
• Experience in a Production planning in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop master production schedules for multiple plants across the BPNCA network.
• Direct distribution of inventory throughout the network to ensure inventory is available to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Work with management and inventory planners to develop safety stock and inventory strategies for assigned products.
• Work with management to enhance business processes and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement practices and LEAN management methodologies across our production planning and scheduling processes.
• Coordinate across the supply network in lead-time-reduction activities to achieve the projected planned scheduler requirements, and support industry best-in-class production lead time.
• Identify deviations from established plans, and develop recovery plans. Monitor S&OP plans to ensure alignment with the master production schedule.
• Communicate master production schedules with manufacturing & plant management.
• Measure, analyze and report key process metrics. Monitor adherence to key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Develop, monitor and communicate reports on inventory and process execution to business unit and supply chain organizations, while driving continuous improvement.
• Maintain business data to support production planning, inventory reporting and manufacturing systems.

Benefits

• Hiring Salary Range: $74,600 - $104,160.
• Eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
• Comprehensive benefits structure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree