Full responsibility for analyzing raw material levels, managing purchase orders, overall inventories and aged inventory of Board, Film, Foil, Resin, etc., for the production departments.
- Communicates with Production Control on materials in transit as well as materials in stock to support Master Schedule and communicates any delay in shipments or lead times
- Analyze raw material requirements and determine the lowest cost scenario to fulfill order quantities. Place raw material Purchase orders from approved vendors to support the production schedules for assigned departments.
- Minimizes raw material and WIP inventory, set-up costs, unfavorable efficiency variances, and downtime relating to material availability.
- Responsible for monitoring raw materials and WIP inventory levels within established tolerances for items produced or purchased for the assigned operating department.
- Complete daily Board Shortage Report to coordinate board transfers from local outside warehouses into the plant for the cutting and lamination processes.
- Analyze and forecast resin usage for lamination resins. Place Purchase Orders with lowest cost suppliers.
- Produce weekly report for aged raw materials. Determine if any aged raw materials can be substituted on any open orders to control inventory.
- Responsible for communicating all changes from Vendors regarding placed Purchase Orders to appropriate management and ensuring raw materials are available to support the change.
- Performs functions of Material Master to build and maintain item numbers. Work with R&D group to determine proper raw material items for new products.
- Assists Accounting Department with revised pricing and corrects P.O. prices to avoid discrepancies on invoices.
- Responsible for compliance with all facility food safety, food defense and quality policies, and procedures including product safety (GMPs)/Sanitation policies and procedures. Employee must continually work to promote the orderliness and cleanliness of their work area in support of AIB/5’s and other company standards.
- Must be supportive of GPI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values (Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork).
- Must be supportive and involved in GPI efforts for LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma, and other Continuous Improvement programs and processes.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Strives to clearly understand customer requirements and delivers results to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting food safety requirements.
- Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting customer quality requirements.
Required Skills
- P.C. spreadsheet, Excel, PRMS, and MRP or scheduling experience is required. SAP experience preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook and Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks & resources in a fast paced environment.
- Requires occasional physical effort (e.g., continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, continuous data entry, etc.).
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, but requires some exposure to a noisy manufacturing environment. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
Required Experience
- Technical School or Associate Degree in related field with at least two to four years of experience is preferred.
- C. spreadsheet, Excel, PRMS, and MRP or scheduling experience is required. SAP experience preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook and Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks & resources in a fast paced environment.
- Requires occasional physical effort (e.g., continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, continuous data entry, etc.).
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, but requires some exposure to a noisy manufacturing environment. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, 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 programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com.
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