Memphis-Replenishment Planner

International Paper•Memphis, TN

4h•$65,100 - $86,800•Onsite

About The Position

This Replenishment Planner position is a part of the Supply Chain team within the PSNA group of International Paper. This position will work as the planning liaison between Containerboard Supply Chain and PNSA box plants in a team environment focused on driving integrated value to Industrial Packaging. Primary responsibility is supplying NAC with the right paper, to the right place, at the right time, for the lowest delivered cost.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field
IPG Supply Chain experience (preferred)
IPG Operating Model & SAP EEC, SCM (R/3, APO) experience
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to present self in a professional manner, take initiative to get the job done
Ability to work under pressure, handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Satisfy stocking requirements for a set of box plants by managing finished and work in process inventory
Ensure forecast accuracy and flow of product through the system by partnering with master planning, supply planning, logistics, transportation planning, and box plant counterparts
Analyze cutup forecast, seasonality, transit times, freight cost, mill sourcing, and plant/region/DC on-hand inventory to make decisions on rollstock supply for plants
Ongoing maintenance of inventory data, material extensions, forecast and safety stock changes in APO
Improve service level to plants through timely resolution of operational and paper supply issues
Analyze inventory position to calculate and submit weekly requirements to trade partners and monitor order status
Perform detailed analysis of monthly freight charges submitted to Containerboard for reimbursement
Resolve plant level inventory discrepancies identified by IA/GFS prior to month close
Responsible for acting as primary resource for machine trim help
Assist with Weekly Regional Calls
Actively participate and support various Containerboard change initiative projects
Cost to Serve
Slow Moving and Unforecasted Inventory
Support 85% SKU in Stock
Project GO (Grade Optimization)
2026 Regional RSA
Deliberate Improvement projects