Job Description

We produce everything from the paper cup that may have held your coffee this morning, to the carton that contained your frozen meal last night, to the basket that held your beer or soda bottles last weekend. As one of the world’s largest global producer of fiber-based consumer packaging, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. Is this something you’d like to be a part of? We’d love to hear from you. A World of Difference. Made Possible. If you are an excellent team player with strong analytical skills and problem-solving aptitude, we have the perfect job for you! We are currently searching for a qualified Production Scheduler/Planner to manage paperboard procurement activities and schedule production within our plant. Job Functions:

• Utilize MRP to identify paperboard needs, enter Purchase Orders for material, and follow up with suppliers to confirm deliveries prior to scheduled production.
• Escalate paperboard needs to the Corporate Material Supply Team as needed.
• Create Sheeter Work Order instructions for the plant.
• Ensure accuracy of Raw Material inventories.
• Work with the plant IPR to resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Daily contact with various suppliers for current material delivery status, as schedule and customer demand changes.
• Communicate with internal and external resources regarding paperboard transportation and delivery.
• Partner with Production Departments to procure material to maximize equipment runs.
• Identify obsolete and overages; maintain inventory levels for favorable Working Capital impact and communicate to Production Control Manager.
• Identify uses for unallocated paperboard at the plant before it becomes aged.
• Utilize unallocated paperboard located at other Graphic Packaging plants and warehouses.
• Coordinate with the Continuous Improvement Dept on communications and corrective actions involving material quality issues with suppliers.
• Identify obsolete materials and coordinate removal with the Material Supply Team.
• Coordinate/Communicate paperboard timing with internal customer service reps.
• Maintain up to date production schedule that aligns with our customers needs.
• Schedule production to align with maintaining On Time/In Full production.
• Participate in new and transfer business meetings.
• Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International’s good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork.

• 3 years of experience, or equivalent experience.
• Must possess strong analytical skills.
• Must be able to multitask and possess strong time management skills.
• Must be Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, with an emphasis on Excel.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess excellent customer-service skills.
• Experience in MRP/ERP systems.
• Experience in FIFO and maintaining stocking levels.

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