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Position Title:

Replenishment Planner

Pay Rate:

PL range - $60,300 - $80,400

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

6400 Poplar Avenue

Memphis, TN

The Job You Will Perform:

This position will work as the planning liaison between Containerboard Supply Chain and North American Container (NAC) in a team environment focused on delivering value to Industrial Packaging. Primary responsibility is working directly with NAC Box Plants to understand and manage inventory exceptions, supplying NAC with the right paper, to the right place, at the right time, for the lowest delivered cost.

This position will have responsibilities for 5-8 plants.

• Satisfy stocking requirements for a set of box plants by managing finished and work in process inventory
• Ensure forecast accuracy and flow of product through the system by partnering with master planning, supply planning, logistics, transportation planning, and box plant counterparts
• Analyze cutup forecast, seasonality, transit times, freight cost, mill sourcing, and plant/region/DC on-hand inventory to make decisions on paper supply for plants
• Ongoing maintenance of inventory data, material extensions, forecast and safety stock changes in APO
• Improve service level to plants through timely resolution of operational and paper supply issues
• Analyze inventory position to calculate and submit weekly requirements to trade partners and monitor order status
• Perform detailed analysis of monthly paper substitution and freight charges submitted to Containerboard for reimbursement
• Resolve plant level inventory discrepancies identified by inventory accounting prior to month close
• Responsible for acting as primary resource for machine trim help
• Assist with weekly Regional calls

• Actively participate and support various Containerboard change initiative projects
• Cost to Serve
• Slow Moving and Unforecasted Inventory
• Demurrage Management
• Assist with Replenishment Planning University
• Deliberate Improvement projects

The Skills You Will Bring:

• BA, BS or equivalent in business or related field
• 2+ years Supply Chain experience
• IPG Supply Chain experience (preferred)
• IPG Operating Model & SAP EEC, SCM (R/3, APO) experience
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to present self in a professional manner, take initiative to get the job done
• Ability to work under pressure, handling multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build:

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Memphis TN 38197