Supply Chain Optimization Analyst
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026. Koch Industries scores A on the Alion truth index.
Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Supply Chain OptimizationAnalyst to join our Integrated Business Planning organization supporting Structural Panels -Plywood and OSB. Our network linear programming (LP) optimization models are core to how we operateand how we fulfill customer demand each week. In this role, you will own the weekly modeling cycle: preparing data, running the models, resolving issues, and delivering outputs that planners use to make decisions.
This is an operational role with a recurring weekly cadence. You will partner primarily with supply planners and demand planners, and you will report directly to the Director of Production Planning.
You will also manage a suite of standardized reporting that helpsbusiness leadersunderstandbusiness operations and market dynamics.
This is an entry-level opportunity and a strong introduction to the business at a fundamental level -how our network operates, what drives our results, and how decisions get made. It also provides regular exposure to business leaders. Deep manufacturing, supply chain, or optimization expertiseis not expected on day one; curiosity and a willingness to learn are essential.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's building product business has consistently been among the nation's top suppliers of building products to building materials dealers and large warehouse retailers. Our Building Products division includes Plywood, Lumber, OSB/Composite Panels, and Gypsum. To learn more, visit https://www.buildgp.com/. Georgia-Pacific employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace
What You Will Do
- Execute the weekly network LP modeling cycle, delivering reliable results on a consistent operational schedule.
- Prepare and assemble model input data sets from planning and operational sources.
- Review model inputs and outputs for reasonableness and call out potential input issues with data owners.
- Run models and diagnose infeasibilities, working with planners to identifyand resolve root causes.
- Prepare reporting on model outputs so supply and demand planners can act on the results.
- Tune models by adjusting parameters and constraints to reflect current business conditions.
- Identifyand implement improvements to the modeling process -reducing manual steps and improving reliability and turnaround time.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Strong data analysisskills, including Excel, PowerBI, python, or other similar tools.
- Comfort working with large data sets and a highattention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot problems in a structured way, especially when results don’tlook right.
- Ability to consistently meet recurring deadlines.
- Ability to communicate clearly with planners and business leaders.
- Curiosity about how a business operatesand what drives it.
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Statistics, Engineering, Business, or related field.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Internship or co-op experience in supply chain, planning, analytics, or relatedfunction.
- Coursework or exposure to linear programming or optimization concepts.
- Basic Python knowledge, particularly pandas.
- Experience with SQL.
- Experience with Power BI.
- Experience using AI tools to accelerate your work.
- Experience in manufacturing and/or supply chain.
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Hiring Philosophy
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Who We Are
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Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).