Supply Planner

Berlin Packaging • Pittsburgh, PA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Berlin Packaging is seeking a Supply Planner to effectively manage the inventory planning process, with a focus on minimizing costs and optimizing inventory. Berlin Packaging is the premier supplier of rigid packaging, with over $3 billion in revenue and a history dating back to 1898. They serve a wide range of end markets and pride themselves on a winning culture and high employee engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years in a supply chain or related role required.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, problem solving capability, and ability to learn Berlin Packaging’s business, products, customers, and suppliers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for negotiation.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Strong time management skills; ability to prioritize and follow up.
• Operates with a sense of urgency.
• Is flexible and open to change and new ways of working.
• High energy, positive attitude, and contributes to a positive team culture.
• Self-motivated; consistently strives to attain goals and seeks self-improvement.
• Technologically savvy.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with inbound transportation, logistics, and inventory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize company tools to analyze, recommend, and execute inventory optimization opportunities based on historical trends and customer forecasts.
• Process purchase orders; act as a liaison between the employees of Berlin Packaging and its suppliers.
• Confirm, follow up, and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Resolve discrepancies and/or issues as they occur during the purchase order cycle.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Manage and schedule transportation needs.
• Support management of inter-unit stock requests and transfer entries.
• Maintain replenishment triggers to help branch optimize purchasing activities.
• Resolve discrepancies and/or issues as they occur during the purchase order cycle.
• Facilitate the escalation process to meet customer needs.
• Effectively manage supplier performance by assisting with quality concerns.
• Use independent judgment to identify, recommend, and execute opportunities to optimize inventories and drive cost savings without negatively impacting customer service metrics.
• Partner with Logistics Coordinators to determine most cost-effective inventory movement options.
• Fulfill employee portion of the Berlin Values by demonstrating a strong work ethic, teamwork, loyalty, innovation, productivity and driving profitable results.

Benefits

• Competitive PTO including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time
• Berlin Shared Ownership Plan
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses
• Paid parental leave for up to 12 weeks
• Health club reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• 529 college savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
• Calm app to improve mental wellbeing
• Employee referral program
• Company sponsored short- and long-term disability and life insurance with optional voluntary life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree