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With over $3 billion in revenue, we have grown 5x faster than the overall packaging industry since 1898. \nChances are you enjoy products supplied by us every day! We serve virtually every end market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis. \nOur engagement scores are 2x the national average, and every employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth. Combined with our “Anything is Possible” mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000+ employees agree, we love it here!\nWe are seeking a Supply Planner to effectively manage the inventory planning process, with a focus on minimizing costs and optimizing inventory. \nKey Accountabilities:\nPurchase Order & Inventory Management\nUtilize company tools to analyze, recommend, and execute inventory optimization opportunities based on historical trends and customer forecasts.\nProcess purchase orders; act as a liaison between the employees of Berlin Packaging and its suppliers.\nConfirm, follow up, and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery.\nResolve discrepancies and/or issues as they occur during the purchase order cycle.\nResolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.\nManage and schedule transportation needs.\nSupport management of inter-unit stock requests and transfer entries.\nMaintain replenishment triggers to help branch optimize purchasing activities.\nSupplier Management\nResolve discrepancies and/or issues as they occur during the purchase order cycle.\nFacilitate the escalation process to meet customer needs.\nEffectively manage supplier performance by assisting with quality concerns.\nCost Reduction & Margin Enhancement\nUse independent judgment to identify, recommend, and execute opportunities to optimize inventories and drive cost savings without negatively impacting customer service metrics.\nPartner with Logistics Coordinators to determine most cost-effective inventory movement options.\nBerlin Values \nFulfill employee portion of the Berlin Values by demonstrating a strong work ethic, teamwork, loyalty, innovation, productivity and driving profitable results.\nKnowledge, Skills, Abilities: \nBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.\n2+ years in a supply planning or related supply chain role required.\nFamiliarity with inbound transportation, logistics, and inventory preferred.\nDemonstrates a strong work ethic, problem solving capability, and ability to learn Berlin Packaging’s business, products, customers, and suppliers.\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for negotiation.\nHighly organized and detail oriented.\nStrong time management skills; ability to prioritize and follow up.\nOperates with a sense of urgency.\nIs flexible and open to change and new ways of working.\nHigh energy, positive attitude, and contributes to a positive team culture.\nSelf-motivated; consistently strives to attain goals and seeks self-improvement.\nTechnologically savvy.\nWorking Environment: Sales and Distribution Center Office\nBerlin Packaging offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including:\nCompetitive PTO including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time\n1Berlin Shared Ownership Plan\nProfit sharing\n401(k) with company match\nMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)\nFlexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses\nPaid parental leave for up to 12weeks\nHealth club reimbursement\nTuition reimbursement\n529 college savings plan\nEmployee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being\nCalm app to improve mental wellbeing\nEmployee referral program\nCompany sponsored short- and long-term disability and life insurance with optional voluntary life insurance\nAt Berlin Packaging, we look at candidates’ skills but hire based on traits. We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are enthusiastic to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.\nBerlin Packaging provides equal employment opportunitiesfor all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.\nVisit our Careers page for more information on our Anything is Possible culture and Total Rewards.\n*Note: any salary information shared is a general guideline only. 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