SIOP Supply Planner

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• $90,000 - $105,000* base salary + annual bonus
• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman's Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan)
• Broad Based Employee Award Program-value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

*The range provided is based on cost of living/geography and what we believe is reasonable in the market at the time of posting. This role may be eligible for annual bonus and annual merit increase, as well as long term compensation. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

The Supply Planner is responsible for generating and owning the balanced production and inventory plan for their assigned scope (manufacturing group and/or products). The expectation is that the Supply Planner gets to a point where they develop a monthly plan that balances service/cash/cost in partnership with their business stakeholders. This highly impactful and visible role will communicate and present with stakeholders and leaders across the organization. This role will ensure that the supply signal being used across the organization is aligned with demand and capacity to be used for making decisions in financial planning, manufacturing asset planning, staffing, procurement of raw materials, and final customer fulfillment. This person will be a key owner in the monthly S&OP process.

• Own the Monthly Supply Planning process in the Monthly S&OP cycle using Kinaxis Rapid Response/Maestro
• Provide an executable plan to the Network Master Planning team
• Work with the production sites to understand production capability, capacity, staffing and other considerations
• During the monthly Supply Planning meetings work with manufacturing and product management stakeholders to balance the demand plan to be within supply capability
• Meet with Manufacturing stakeholders to review production plans, address constraints, and balance sourcing and loading between sites
• Present and answer questions regarding the Supply Plans during the Pre-Exec/Consensus and Supply S&OP meetings.
• On a regular basis participate in meetings regarding capacity and capability of assets in scope and investment needs
• Communicate changes to supply (increases/decreases) to affected stakeholders in S&OP, Procurement and Manufacturing.
• On an annual basis, work with the Demand Planning, Manufacturing and Finance teams to generate the Supply Plan for the AOP/budget process
• Review quotes for new business to validate available capacity
• Work with manufacturing teams to resolve recurring customer service issues that require changes to supply/demand balance and supply locations
• Drive continuous improvements to the S&OP Planning process

• Relevant BA/BS degree
• APICS or IBF certification preferred
• Experience with Advanced Planning Software tools; experience with Kinaxis preferred
• ERP experience required
• MRP experience and understanding preferred
• Strong and Proven Analytical capability
• Advanced Excel
• Databases
• Ability to translate data into information and conclusions
• Ability to communicate the impact of the analysis
• Strong problem solving, confidence and business understanding to make decisions and challenge stakeholders
• Ability to communicate with business partners at different locations and different leadership levels
• Ability to travel (up to 10%)

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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