Supply Chain Planner, EMEA
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. Greif scores B on the Alion truth index.
Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.
With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.
Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.
OUR VISION:
To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.
OUR PURPOSE:
Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
Job Requisition #:
035885 Supply Chain Planner, EMEA (Open)Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
- Lead supply chain inventory processes, DDMRP system settings and inventory targets.
- Issue direct material purchase orders and manage the full purchase order lifecycle (issue, acknowledgement, open quantity, backlog, rescheduling of planned receipt dates).
- Plan and coordinate inter-plant supply flows, aligning production timing, transport and stock levels.
- Manage daily and weekly activities with suppliers and plants to optimize performance while providing excellent service to Greif's customers.
- Analyze inventory parameters and facilitate discussions on inventory practices and improvement opportunities with plant leadership.
- Prepare plant data and actions for the monthly Closures EMEA SIOP (demand review, pre-SIOP supply and capacity review) and follow up on agreed actions.
- Monitor supplier performance and escalate concerns early to the Supply Chain Planning Manager and Category Sourcing Managers.
- If supply shortage occurs, manage allocation of inventory across plants, initiate meetings and recommend options for continued supply.
- In times of supplier or part change, define inventory buffers and lead transition of components.
- Coordinate timing of incoming components and communicate expected shortfalls to plants for expediting.
- Support SLOB reviews and corrective actions (sell, re-use, re-work, move within the network, scrap) with Sales, Operations and Finance.
- Support fiscal year-end inventory counts and working capital timing requests.
- Master data management for planning (supplier lead time, MinOQs, order increment, backflush and BOM settings); review accuracy and maintain in the ERP system.
- Provide planning backup for other Closures sites when required, and apply EMEA planning standards and tools in partnership with the Planning Excellence Lead.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 3-5 years of relevant experience
- 3-5 years of Supply Chain and Inventory Management experience required, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
- Skilled in use of planning logic (e.g. MRP, advanced planning systems), MS Office required.
- Experience with ERP systems; Infor LN is an advantage.
- Bachelor's Degree preferably in Supply Chain, Sourcing, or Operations.
Knowledge and Skills
- Solid understanding of plant manufacturing operations.
- Experience with demand-driven planning; DDMRP certification (CDDP) is an advantage.
- Affinity with large data sets and Microsoft Power BI.
- Strong understanding of supply chain and inventory management concepts, and ability to apply them in practice.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills; able to work effectively with remote plant teams.
- Excellent time management, planning and prioritization skills; works well both in a team and independently.
- Fluent French and English (spoken and written) required. German is an advantage.
- Cross-cultural experience a plus.
At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.
Compensation Range:
The pay range for this position is 9 857 700,00 Ft - 16 758 100,00 Ft annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between9 857 700,00 to11 500 000,00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.Benefits Statement:
Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.Protect Yourself From Scams: We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at www.greif.com. All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link Contact Us - Greif.
EEO Statement:
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.
For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.