Supply Chain Manager

Join Alpla

Build a career, not just a job.

Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, PepsiCo, and many more.

As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands-on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to start a new career, we provide the support and development you need to succeed.

At ALPLA, we invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. From apprenticeship programs and technical training to leadership development opportunities, ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long-term careers.

What you can expect from ALPLA:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Childcare and dependent care savings programs
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Hands-on training and professional development
• A stable, growing company committed to sustainability

Ready to build your future?

Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is supported, and your career can grow with a global industry leader.

Apply today and discover what a career at ALPLA can offer.

What will you enjoy doing:

Strategic Planning & Inventory Control

• Lead S&OP processes to align supply with demand and manage inventory performance.
• Develop planning strategies considering machine capacity, changeovers, and storage.
• Monitor KPIs such as forecast accuracy and Days in Inventory (DII).
• Identify supply risks and improvement opportunities.

Capacity & Data Analysis

• Evaluate production, warehousing, and transportation capacity.
• Support new business initiatives with feasibility assessments.
• Integrate real-time IIoT and ERP data to inform operational decisions.

Warehouse Operations & Automation

• Optimize material flow and warehouse layout design using lean principles.
• Evaluate, implement, and maintain automation systems (e.g., AGVs, AMRs, shuttles, conveyors).
• Ensure systematic solutions and standardized procedures across locations.
• Manage procurement and deployment of logistics equipment.

Packaging & Logistics

• Standardize and optimize secondary packaging for efficiency and sustainability.
• Coordinate reverse logistics for returnable packaging.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and packaging integration across the supply chain.

ERP (AlplaProd) & IT Integration

• Act as master user and trainer for ERP system (AlplaProd).
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues, coordinate updates and new module deployment.
• Ensure proper workflow and system integration across logistics and planning.

Training, Communication & Collaboration

• Train planners and logistics managers.
• Collaborate with procurement, production, sales, IT, and quality teams.
• Maintain strong communication channels and drive cross-functional improvements.
• SLEA implementation.

What makes you great:

Education:

• Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or operations required

Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Excel, Power BI, MRP/MPS systems, and basic programming
• Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills
• Familiarity with automation systems and IIoT technologies a plus

Certifications/Licenses:

• APICS/CSCP or similar certification preferred

Physical demands:

• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low

It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA).

ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.