Material Planner - Plant

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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 ever-changing 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.

As a Material Planner
, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the seamless flow of raw materials and equipment capacity to meet customer requirements, production schedules, and company objectives. You’ll manage purchasing, inventory control, and material planning processes to optimize operational efficiency, maintain compliance, and support on-time delivery.

Scope:
Plant-specific role with approximately 80% office-based and 20% floor presence.

• Champion Safety:
  Act as a safety leader, prioritizing safety in all activities.
• Manage Raw Material Procurement:
  Oversee purchase orders for films and resins, verify lead times, and ensure readiness for customer ship dates.
• Maintain Accurate Records:
  Update SAP and internal/external PO logs; distribute updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Optimize Inventory:
  Apply FIFO principles, manage aged inventory reports, and prepare monthly charts for leadership.
• Coordinate Material Transfers:
  Facilitate raw material movement between plants and collaborate with corporate procurement for interplant support.
• Resolve Inventory Issues:
  Troubleshoot material location discrepancies and ensure accurate SAP data entry for production schedules.
• Support Production:
  Work closely with resin handlers and coordinate inbound/outbound logistics with rail partners.
• Drive Material Management:
  Oversee raw material schedules, requisitions, and allocation of oversize stock.
• Manage Claims:
  Handle raw material claims from initiation to closure.
• Collaborate Across Teams:
  Participate in production meetings, provide KPI updates, and lead WCOM initiatives for cost savings and process improvements.
• Provide Backup Support:
  Serve as backup for other planning and scheduling roles as needed.
• Control Inventory Levels:
  Establish and maintain min-max inventory thresholds for purchased and manufactured raw materials.

• Solid communication skills (oral and written) for effective collaboration across teams.
• Ability to build cooperative relationships and work independently.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and adaptability to new systems.
• Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to propose practical solutions.
• Solid math and data entry skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, or related field OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment, including inventory management.
• Knowledge of purchasing/accounting processes and basic business acumen.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP systems.

• Experience with SAP, Ariba, or similar ERP platforms.

• 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…