Supply Chain Planner (m/w/d)

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

Job Requisition #:
030710 Supply Chain Planner (m/w/d) (Open)

Job Description:

Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services, growing from its beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to a global footprint across more than 35 countries and 200-plus locations.

At our site in Mendig, Germany, 100 colleagues produce and recondition Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) to serve our customers in the chemical, food and agriculture industries among others.

OUR VISION:

Being the best customer service company in the world.

OUR PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are searching for a Supply Chain Planner to support our global supply chain team and ensure our local site has the needed resources to maintain production levels.

In this role you will be responsible for planning raw materials for our sites in Mendig, Germany and Falkenberg, Sweden.

As a Supply Chain Planner, you will partner with the business and work both with the local team as well as global supply chain colleagues to ensure our production continues to run smoothly.

Are you interested in a position that is visible and partners with stakeholders across different countries and departments? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative and customer-centric atmosphere? Then please apply to join our Greif family!

TYPICAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:


* Administers the purchase of sufficient raw materials for production demands.

Monitors and adjusts inventory levels as needed.


* Reviews reports and maintains files and other administrative paperwork.


* Monitors adherence to established quality specifications and safety standards.


* Coordinates activities with other departments and vendors.


* Maintains the ongoing administration and functionality of the e-Procurement system and data inputs/outputs to Enterprise Resource Planning system.


* Provides and oversees training to internal users on the e-Procurement platform.


* Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement related to the e-Procurement platform.


* Conducts testing related to changes, upgrades, and new releases of e-Procurement software.


* Maintains understanding of strategic supplier contracting pricing mechanisms, terms, and conditions.

REQUIREMENTS:


* Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 3-5 years of relevant experience


* Possesses a solid understanding of plant manufacturing operations.


* Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team and to work effectively independently.


* Possesses strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills.


* Takes initiative and demonstrates the ability to lead.


* Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and strong negotiation skills.


* Possesses excellent time management, plan...