Sealed Air
North American, Master Planner Manager
Sealed Air, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Job Description
Ready to lead the charge in transforming supply chain strategy? This role takes ownership of IBP/SIOP supply master planning for high-impact food product lines, driving alignment between mid‑term strategy and real‑time execution for a $1b rev profit center. You’ll orchestrate rough‑cut capacity planning, optimize a multi‑plant network, and model dynamic scenarios to navigate change and seize opportunity. Partnering with cross‑functional teams, you'll solve complex challenges, balance supply and demand, and unlock new levels of performance. If you're passionate about making bold decisions, delivering results, and shaping the future of supply planning—this is your moment.
The position is in our Charlotte, NC headquarters and will be working in office Monday - Thursday and the option to be remote on Friday starting January 2026.
Responsibilities
Effective IBP Mid‑term Supply Plan for all relevant Foods product lines
Deliver rough‑cut capacity plan accounting for consensus demand forecast, inventory targets, production capacity and targeted lead times
Network planning to best utilize multiple manufacturing plant nodes, maximize throughput, deliver top customer service and drive optimum financial results for SEE corporation
Effective scenario modeling for various business opportunities or changes to potential future supply and demand outlook
Effective engagement with Operations to determine capacity, identify gaps and execute action plans to better balance the plan
Analyze and resolve variance from cycle to cycle on both supply and demand side, driving continuous improvement with associated process owners
Effective communication of supply and demand gaps in IBP: implement actions to balance supply and demand with supporting analysis (risk, financial, service impact)
Ensure alignment of the short‑term detailed master schedule with the mid‑term IBP plan; conduct root‑cause analysis and improve variance when plans diverge
Drive supply chain excellence: deliver inventory, service delivery and cost targets; analyze KPI results and improvement opportunities; communicate status and opportunities across the organization
Develop and implement strategies to optimize cost, service and output (planning strategies, inventory segmentation, ABC analysis, lead‑time & service regression analysis) in a supply‑constrained environment
Actively support global business and supply chain initiatives and key global initiatives as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management or similar area required
Master of Business (Supply Chain, Accounting, Management) strongly preferred
Professional Supply Chain certification in APICS, CPIM or CSCP preferred
10+ years of experience with 3+ years in management
Strong indirect leadership skills
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a highly proficient user in SAP ERP (MPS/MRP), advanced planning (SAP ECC/APO, S4hana/IBP)
Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to drive change management and large‑scale process change throughout organization
Ability to influence others based on empirical evidence to support decision‑making
Embrace ambiguity and willingness to take calculated risks based on thoughtful cost/benefit analysis
Effective communication skills at multiple levels, including executive presentation skills
Experience applying Lean manufacturing concepts, black belt, value‑stream mapping, inventory management strategies, root cause analysis
Travel up to 20% of time
Benefits & Culture WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?
It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air’s global resources and expertise. Corporate sustainability improves lives worldwide. Customer success means meeting our customers' needs. We strive to leave our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.
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The position is in our Charlotte, NC headquarters and will be working in office Monday - Thursday and the option to be remote on Friday starting January 2026.
Responsibilities
Effective IBP Mid‑term Supply Plan for all relevant Foods product lines
Deliver rough‑cut capacity plan accounting for consensus demand forecast, inventory targets, production capacity and targeted lead times
Network planning to best utilize multiple manufacturing plant nodes, maximize throughput, deliver top customer service and drive optimum financial results for SEE corporation
Effective scenario modeling for various business opportunities or changes to potential future supply and demand outlook
Effective engagement with Operations to determine capacity, identify gaps and execute action plans to better balance the plan
Analyze and resolve variance from cycle to cycle on both supply and demand side, driving continuous improvement with associated process owners
Effective communication of supply and demand gaps in IBP: implement actions to balance supply and demand with supporting analysis (risk, financial, service impact)
Ensure alignment of the short‑term detailed master schedule with the mid‑term IBP plan; conduct root‑cause analysis and improve variance when plans diverge
Drive supply chain excellence: deliver inventory, service delivery and cost targets; analyze KPI results and improvement opportunities; communicate status and opportunities across the organization
Develop and implement strategies to optimize cost, service and output (planning strategies, inventory segmentation, ABC analysis, lead‑time & service regression analysis) in a supply‑constrained environment
Actively support global business and supply chain initiatives and key global initiatives as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management or similar area required
Master of Business (Supply Chain, Accounting, Management) strongly preferred
Professional Supply Chain certification in APICS, CPIM or CSCP preferred
10+ years of experience with 3+ years in management
Strong indirect leadership skills
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a highly proficient user in SAP ERP (MPS/MRP), advanced planning (SAP ECC/APO, S4hana/IBP)
Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to drive change management and large‑scale process change throughout organization
Ability to influence others based on empirical evidence to support decision‑making
Embrace ambiguity and willingness to take calculated risks based on thoughtful cost/benefit analysis
Effective communication skills at multiple levels, including executive presentation skills
Experience applying Lean manufacturing concepts, black belt, value‑stream mapping, inventory management strategies, root cause analysis
Travel up to 20% of time
Benefits & Culture WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?
It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air’s global resources and expertise. Corporate sustainability improves lives worldwide. Customer success means meeting our customers' needs. We strive to leave our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.
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