Production Planner

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate. Supply Chain Analyst – Atlanta, GA This position is located onsite in Atlanta, GA. Responsibilities The focus of the Production Planner role is the scheduling and daily trimming of the Corrugated Segment mills. The Production Planner works closely with all Customer Service groups, mill personnel, and transportation staff to manage the mill production schedule in a manner that allows for an orderly flow of production to customers, while minimizing costs. This position is responsible for the optimal scheduling of 10MM+ tons of containerboard and specialty paper on 35 Paper Machines. Ensuring that 3-7 days of trimmed schedule (batches) is maintained at all assigned mills to allow for improved transportation planning Reviews schedules to maximize the use of trim rolls across all machines and works with appropriate parties to obtain necessary orders/sizes needed to optimize machines (trim efficiency) Balancing mill backlogs, meet on-time performance goals, and achieve optimal machine utilization (trim efficiency) across the mill system, while minimizing sourcing costs as much as possible Providing order status information to Customer Service, and responding to expedited shipment requests and order revisions in a timely manner Working with Customer Service, Mill personnel, and Transportation to achieve timely delivery and the lowest possible freight costs Monitoring and effectively utilizing the receiving capabilities of the individual internal box plants to maintain appropriate inventory levels while scheduling open orders Works to maintain a steady paper supply to plants (weekly) to eliminate order bunching and demurrage Perform necessary rework based on unexpected mill outages/downtime Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree preferably in industrial/mechanical engineering, supply chain management, businessadministration or equivalent work experience Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities Paper mill experience beneficial Benefits Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence. Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities. An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential. A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr