Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life.

For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here.

At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce.

We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

The Supply Chain Project Coordinator will be responsible for aiding in the development and implementation of key fundamental Supply Chain processes, systems and standards that build a world class Supply Chain organization. This position will work closely with all areas of the organization (Operations/Information Technology/Commercial Sales/Master Data Management/Supply Chain/Finance/Leadership).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Aide in project management functions to develop standardization and drive adherence to critical Supply Chain process, systems and functions.
• Create standard work processes (SOP) for all supply chain related tasks, inputs and outputs; establish systems and process to measure compliance to the standards.
• Coordinate SAP - WMS Implementation Project; develop and execute training and plans for the organization.
• Initiate process/systems to view and drive Supply Chain optimization (IE:  freight, warehousing and/or supply network optimization).
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Management and teams to design creative processes and systemic solutions that provide visibility and drive value/results for the organization.
• Support future business needs to drive Supply Chain excellence.

Profile/Key Competencies:

• Must demonstrate solid project management experience and leadership skills. Able to manage projects and teams to stay on task and delivery results on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are required. Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Must demonstrate strong working knowledge of Supply Chain (inventory, logistics and warehousing) processes and systems.
• Applicant must be able to work with multiple teams and functions to be effective and deliver lasting results.
• Candidate must be highly organized, analytical and driven.
• Previous change management and continuous improvement skills are desired.
• Advanced computer skills required (IE: Microsoft Office, SharePoint)
• Able to accommodate travel requirements of 25-50%.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Supervises Warehouse Leads, including hiring, performance reviews and terminations.
• Works closely with customer, schedulers, plant operations and affiliated supply plants to deliver products that delight our customers in a timely manner at the lowest cost.
• Works with Operations Manager, Maintenance Manager, and Shift Supervisors to ensure production schedules are fulfilled based on customer forecasts.
• Uses tools such as SAP and other Windows based applications to manage and deliver superior performance to Graham and our customer.
• Reports potential problems to appropriate Manager prior to reaching crisis point.
• Reviews and control inventory levels.
• Develops Min/max inventories on products with customer commitment.
• Prepares Daily and Weekly Schedules
• Manages the customer service function including inventories, forecasts, reports and Communications.
• Works with Operations Manager to optimize OTIF % and troubleshoot issues.
• Works with Maintenance Manager to optimize Preventative Maintenance scheduling window.
• Works with Plant Controller and Operations Manager to set and adjust production forecast.
• Works with Customer Schedulers to monitor upcoming changes to the forecasts to reduce breakdowns in continuous productions and optimize Plant MOEE.
• Works with Shipping Clerk to ensure on time delivery of customer product requirements.
• Ensures accuracy of warehouse on hand inventory.
• Develops a master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Completes training to attain safety, quality and production goals.
• Coordinates contingency plan due to equipment failure, material shortages, etc.
• Confers with department leaders to determine status of projects as assigned.
• Prepares procedures, work instructions, reports and documentation to assist internal and external customers.
• Participates in physical monthly, quarterly and year-end logistics and production physical audits following corporate guidelines.
• Prepares production reports and any other reports as required.
• Schedules line products.
• Purchases components for line products.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• AA Degree or equivalent work experience is desired (Supply Chain/Operations or Business Management is preferred).
• Minimum of 2 – 4 years’ experience in any of the following: Supply Chain/Operation/Project Management or equivalent area.
• Must have prior working knowledge and experience with in the following Supply Chain related functions (Demand / Supply/ Inventory / Production / Material / Capacity Planning, Warehousing and/or Optimization).
• Must have project management experience required.
• Previous experience in SAP (PP, MM, APO, SNP, PPDS & WMS) or related ERP system is desired
• APICS certification preferred.

Language Skills: Ability to read, write, and speak English.  Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, vendors, or customers of the organization.  Proven professional communication skills - listening, verbal and written.

Computer Skills: Excellent computer skills are required in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and Visio among other software familiarity.  SAP experience is required. 

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and accounting. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to analyze large sums of data and determine causes for the results and plans to address.  

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with multi-tasked problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Strong analytical and organizational skills.  Proactive problem definition and creative problem solving skills.  Ability to define creative alternatives and recommendations.

Working Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.