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:
Being the customer service company in the world.
OUR PURPOSE:
Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
Job Requisition #:
032640 Supply Chain Specialist (Open)Job Description:
Role overview
A key role ensuring the flow of information and material across the network, including coordination with carriers, documentation, customs clearance, and internal stakeholders. This includes optimally planning material to support plant production following the philosophy of Demand-Driven Material Requirements Planning (MRP). Actions include supporting material/product transitions, optimizing network material inventory, coordinating with suppliers, and facilitating monthly plant-level Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) meetings
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead supply chain inventory processes, system settings, and achieving inventory targets for designated plants.
- Influence plant leadership on best practices for inventory management.
- Manage daily and weekly activities with suppliers and plants to optimize overall performance while providing excellent service to Greif’s customers.
- Analyze inventory parameters and facilitate discussions of inventory practices and opportunities for improvement.
- Facilitate plant Sales, Inventory, Operations and Planning meetings, including review of plant metrics (KPIs) to achieve defined targets.
- Monitor supplier performance and proactively escalate any concerns to the Supply Chain Planning Manager and Category Sourcing Managers.
- If supply shortage occurs, manage allocation of inventory across network of plants. Initiate meetings to make recommendations and evaluate options for continued supply.
- As Subject Matter Expert, mature the processes and technology for Demand Driven MRP.
- Issue Direct materials purchase orders to suppliers and manage all purchase orders lifecycle (issue, acknowledgement, open qty, backlog, rescheduling planned receipt date if needed).
- In times of supplier or part change, define inventory buffers and lead transition of components.
- Coordinate timing of incoming components, and communicates any expected shortfalls to plants for potential need for expediting.
- Collaborate with suppliers for projected material demand.
- Escalate any supply chain planning related issue for awareness and action to leadership and SIOP
- Partner with colleagues across site to improve inventory control and standard practices
- Master Data management related to the planning of materials such as supplier lead time, MinOQs, Order Increment. Review master data accuracy and maintain accordingly in the ERP system.
- Liaise with freight forwarders, carriers, and customs agents to ensure timely delivery.
- Track shipments and proactively resolve delays or discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate records in the ERP system.
- Collaborate with warehouse, production, and customer service teams to align production priorities.
- Ensure compliance with international and domestic shipping regulations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Supply Chain, Sourcing, or Operations.
- Minimum 5 years of experience of Supply Chain and Inventory Management experience required.
- Knowledge of shipping procedures, documentation, and Incoterms.
- Familiarity with ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor).
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with international shipping and customs clearance.
- Possesses a solid understanding of plant manufacturing operations.
- Experience with demand-driven planning.
- Affinity with large data sets and Microsoft PowerBI.
- Strong understanding of supply chain and inventory management concepts., and ability to apply into practice.
- Solid systems background and analytical skills.
- Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team and to work effectively independently.
- Possesses strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and strong negotiation skills.
- Possesses excellent time management, planning, and prioritization skills.
- 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.
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EEO Statement:
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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.
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What We Do
Greif (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services and is pursuing its vision: be the best performing customer service company in the world. The Company produces steel, plastic and fibre drums, intermediate bulk containers, reconditioned containers, containerboard, uncoated recycled paperboard, coated recycled paperboard, tubes and cores and a diverse mix of specialty products. The Company also manufactures packaging accessories and provides filling, packaging and other services for a wide range of industries. Greif also manages timber properties in the southeastern United States. The Company is strategically positioned in more than 35 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the Company's website at www.greif.com.
