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We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Material Planner Job Description

Position Overview

Pregis is seeking a Materials Planner to manage the planning and purchasing of the raw material inputs that enable our manufacturing operations to satisfy our growing customer demand. In this role, you are responsible for forecasting, analyzing and placing purchase orders from our vendors to ensure we always have appropriate materials on hand. Candidates with expertise in MM modules of SAP software will be prioritized. Our ideal applicant has a bachelor's degree in supply chain or business, 2-5 years of supply chain experience and will have a proven track record of performance in a manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions

• Analyze and establish forecast material needs for a given period. Monitor site level consumption and adjust order sizes as needs fluctuate.
• Oversee and perform all purchasing activities for raw materials, production supplies and non-production supplies so manufacturing can continue without interruption
• Monitor and work with vendors to ensure committed delivery dates are being met to support site production. Identify bottlenecks in the supply-chain process and implement solutions to improve performance.
• Facilitate supplier discussions and bring to fruition activities to support improved material flow, strategic projects, and cost reduction objectives.
• Develop, analyze and present sourcing data to assist leadership with targeting potential savings initiatives and developing improved supplier performance.
• Support cross-functional teams to successfully source and procure goods and services in support of production, innovation, and new product development.
• Engage with vendors to expedite orders when supplies are low
• Manage working capital on materials and assist sites with hitting inventory management goals
• Collaborate with site level management and planning teams on regular basis to ensure requirements are fulfilled
• Understand commodity markets of responsibility and able to provide current market trends and make recommendations to optimize market conditions
• Monitor, maintain, and update all ERP / SAP system parameters and settings to ensure alignment with the Business unit and Supply Chain goals
• Establishes and implements purchasing strategies to align with forecast variability, inventory constraints, supply limitations, and priority markets
• Collaborate with Corporate Procurement on pricing negotiation, support RFQ's and vendor selection / award activities
• Assist in development and adherence to spending budgets

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Education and Experience

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis' total compensation package. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $70-$85K.

Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits. Learn more about Benefits at Pregis .

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Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement / Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.