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Huhtamaki

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Huhtamaki, Waterville, Maine, us, 04901

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We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions, on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We’re Huhtamaki.

Job Summary Schedule the correct item, quantity, and time to provide smooth fiber products to support customer orders and maintain min‑max levels that support both customer expectations and plant efficiencies as well as pre‑building for promotions when possible.

Essential Functions

Responsible for the weekly scheduling of Smooth Finish items at the SKU level.

Responsible for ordering components related to the Smooth Finish product lines to ensure uninterrupted supply to production.

Work with S&OP Manager as it relates to Smooth Finish products to support demand forecasting.

Short term inventory analysis, min/max analysis, and forecast/demand review using a Rate Based planning tool.

Create and maintain shop orders to support the schedule.

Identify and report potential shortages with reason and recovery plans.

Assist the Purchasing Department with placing orders and maintaining components needed for production.

Manage and track the 13‑week rolling schedule for Smooth Finish to include die changes, logo changes, and planned maintenance/PM services.

Assist and support manufacturing/maintenance activities through operations across departments and assist department supervisors in keeping assigned products on schedule.

Required Qualifications

Completely understands the sales forecasting, inventory control and operational planning process.

Supply Chain Management.

Purchasing experience.

Proficient in Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

BSBA or a combination of education and a minimum of 5 years progressive experience in operational planning, scheduling, inventory control and materials management.

Experience operating MRP/ERP systems a plus.

ISM Certification.

APICS certification.

Benefits Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. Huhtamaki offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, and a pension. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonus program, wellness program, onsite medical staff, monthly employee plate store benefits, monthly onsite boot truck, and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy Paid Time Off and holiday pay because we believe a work‑life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.

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