Company Description

To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.

With nearly 25,000 employees and an unparalleled footprint spanning almost 72 plants in 20 countries, O-I is a truly global maker of glass packaging.

From engineering & manufacturing to brand development, design & innovation, we are dedicated to provide unique solutions to exceed our customers’ expectations and fuel consumers’ desire for glass.

Job Description

In this role, you will have a global impact, supporting planning business solutions across regions such as North America, South America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. You will be responsible for providing SAP APO subject matter expertise from a systems configuration and technical development perspective as well as possess deep understanding of the Supply chain planning processes. Also, you will have the autonomy to make decisions regarding incidents and system enhancements on a daily basis, while any strategic direction changes will require approval.

Also, you will:

Be part of Enterprise IT organization and support the Global SAP APO solutionEngage with business key stakeholders for requirement gathering and articulate, present the various system solution options for SAP APODesign, Develop, Configure, Test and Train business in SAP APO modules – Demand planning, Supply Network planning, Detailed Production Scheduling and Optimizing in line with the global solution.Lead projects small to medium scope in the planning space to deliver continuous system improvements.Provide training and technical expertise to Planning business COE and other IT team members as needed.

Travel requirements:

5 - 10 % Domestic and International

QualificationsBachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.Fluency in English is required7+ years of experience in SAP functional configuration, specifically within the SCM Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module.Strong expertise in Demand Planning, Supply Network Planning, Production, Planning/Detailed Scheduling .Knowledge of SNP Optimization and PP/DS Optimization is necessary.You have experience troubleshooting the above areas through analysis and program debugging is essential.Familiarity with APO ABAPHands on knowledge of IBP is a big plusAdditional experience in SAP Supply Chain execution, such as Production Planning, is advantageous.Proficiency in all phases of application systems development and implementation, including analysis/design, blueprinting, configuration, documentation, testing, training, and support.Knowledge of SAP systems architecture and systems integration components.You’re a good communicator with strong ability to be proactive and show initiative.

Please submit your resume in English.

Additional Information

If you are  passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious and collaborative, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now or for a confidential conversation please email Katarzyna Toporek [email protected] 

O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO  guidelines.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.