Material Planner - Plant

Amcor

Oshkosh, WI

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Ariba, Business Operations, Calendar Management, Claims Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Documentation, FIFO, Facebook, Flexible Spending Accounts, Food Safety, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Leadership, LinkedIn, Logistics, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Materials Management, Materials Planning, Medicine, Messaging Technology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Nutrition, Operations Management, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Management, Procurement Planning, Production Control, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Production Support, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Resin, SAP, Sales Operations, Supply Chain, Team Player, Time Management, Vision Plan, Warehousing, Willing to Travel, YouTube

LOCATION

Oshkosh, WI

POSTED

1 day ago

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube

Job Description

To provide management of materials and equipment capacity relating to planning customer requirements, purchasing raw materials, monitor planning of production orders to meet inventory objectives, customer delivery expectations, operational efficiencies and company objectives.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

+ Manage procurement and planning of raw materials including films, foils, and resins, ensuring alignment with production schedules and customer demand.

+ Create, maintain, and monitor purchase orders; track lead times and confirm material readiness to support on-time customer shipments.

+ Maintain accurate records in SAP, including purchase orders, material movements, and system messaging; take appropriate action on system alerts.

+ Communicate and align incoming material timelines with production planners and scheduling teams to ensure seamless operations.

+ Coordinate and escalate incoming material delays or risks with external warehouses, suppliers, and intercompany plants to minimize disruption.

+ Oversee and manage raw material inventory levels, ensuring adherence to FIFO practices and established min/max levels.

+ Analyze and manage aged and obsolete inventory, including disposition planning and monthly reporting.

+ Coordinate material transfers between plants and warehouses to support production needs and optimize inventory.

+ Participate in and support production, planning, and cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment on priorities and material availability.

+ Serve in a rotational role supporting the SOCR inbox, ensuring timely response and resolution of customer and internal requests.

+ Provide coverage and support forstepping and tooling coordination, ensuring materials and components are aligned with production requirements.

+ Work closely with resin handlers, procurement, and logistics teams to resolve material issues and coordinate inbound/outbound shipments.

+ Manage raw material claims, including documentation, communication, and closure.

+ Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to material availability, inventory, and service levels.

+ Support continuous improvement initiatives, including participation in WCOM teams and cost-saving projects.

+ Act as a backup for other material planners and scheduling roles as needed.

WHAT WE VALUE

+ Strong communication and collaboration skills across multiple functions.

+ Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

+ High attention to detail and strong analytical capabilities.

+ Proactive problem-solving and escalation skills.

+ Strong organizational and time management skills.

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management or a related field (or an equivalent experience).

+ 3-5 years’ of experience in material planning, scheduling, or inventory management in a manufacturing environment.

+ Experience with SAP/Ariba preferred.

+ Strong understanding of purchasing, inventory control, and supply chain processes.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).

+ Regular attendance

+ Ability to sit up 90% of time.

+ Ability to communicate up to 100% of time.

+ Ability to move from one place to another up to 60% of time.

+ Ability to work on a computer 100% of time.

+ Ability to travel domestically/internationally/globally 0% of time.

+ Office Environment

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

+ Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team

+ Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation

+ Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns

+ The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal OpportunityEmployer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the _"Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster_ . If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

+ Medical, dental and vision plans

+ Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

+ Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location

+ Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

+ Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

+ Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Retirement Savings Plan with company match

+ Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

+ Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

About Amcor

Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC 

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