Supply Chain Manager
ALPLA NOAM•Mcdonough, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands. As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands-on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. ALPLA invests in its people, promotes from within, and fosters a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long-term careers through apprenticeship programs, technical training, and leadership development opportunities.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or operations required
- Strong proficiency in Excel, Power BI, MRP/MPS systems, and basic programming
- Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills
- Familiarity with automation systems and IIoT technologies a plus
- Must act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
- APICS/CSCP or similar certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead S&OP processes to align supply with demand and manage inventory performance.
- Develop planning strategies considering machine capacity, changeovers, and storage.
- Monitor KPIs such as forecast accuracy and Days in Inventory (DII).
- Identify supply risks and improvement opportunities.
- Evaluate production, warehousing, and transportation capacity.
- Support new business initiatives with feasibility assessments.
- Integrate real-time IIoT and ERP data to inform operational decisions.
- Optimize material flow and warehouse layout design using lean principles.
- Evaluate, implement, and maintain automation systems (e.g., AGVs, AMRs, shuttles, conveyors).
- Ensure systematic solutions and standardized procedures across locations.
- Manage procurement and deployment of logistics equipment.
- Standardize and optimize secondary packaging for efficiency and sustainability.
- Coordinate reverse logistics for returnable packaging.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and packaging integration across the supply chain.
- Act as master user and trainer for ERP system (AlplaProd).
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues, coordinate updates and new module deployment.
- Ensure proper workflow and system integration across logistics and planning.
- Train planners and logistics managers.
- Collaborate with procurement, production, sales, IT, and quality teams.
- Maintain strong communication channels and drive cross-functional improvements.
- SLEA implementation.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Childcare and dependent care savings programs
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Employee recognition programs
- Hands-on training and professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
