S&OP Planner

Graham Packaging Company • West Hempfield Township, PA

2d

About The Position

The S&OP Planner will perform analytical activities in support of supply chain processes. This position will be responsible for aligning the tactical and strategic planning horizons. The candidate will work closely with several areas of the organization - Operations Plant and Corporate / Supply Chain Management /Technical / Commercial Sales and Sales Service - to ensure plans meet business goals and customer requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
• Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.
• BS/BA Degree is required (Supply Chain/Operations or Business Management is preferred).
• Minimum of 1 – 3 years’ experience in any of the following: Production/Supply/Inventory/Material planning
• Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Office tools, such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in SAP (PP, MM, APO, SNP or PPDS ) or related ERP system is preferred.
• Previous experience with a Planning Software is a plus (SAP APO or Adexa).
• APICS certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Compile monthly S&OP production plan
• Determine plant/product inventory levels by SKU using statistical analysis and drive the need for inventory build/reduction and based on these levels determine dunnage required to execute plan and manage dunnage allocation between plants on an ongoing basis.
• Identify production variances to both budget and prior forecast.
• Work with demand planning and financial teams to determine if proper upside and necessary inventory builds are included.
• Upload and validate production and demand files each month
• Review monthly plans with finance and plant personnel to provide insight and explanation of plan.
• Review monthly plans with regional planners to insure appropriate inventory levels are targeted and optimal run cycles are planned at the day to day level.
• Track performance to plan throughout the month to monitor adherence to original production plan and changeover performance (increase/decrease) versus budget/forecast.
• Participate in scoping meetings to provide supply chain insight on available capacity for upcoming projects/potential wins.
• Lead monthly S&OP meeting and be point person on projects, PSI and capacity constraints.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Up to 10% travel may be required

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance.
• Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program.
• Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees