This position is responsible for managing the 0-12 month demand plan for all internal Smurfit WestRock regions and the trades program in the nine million ton US/CAN corrugated mill network incorporating the forecast, understanding sourcing requirements across nearly 30 paper machines, checking and adjusting against variances to the plan, projecting monthly shipments, and aligning with cross-functional groups on the plan and communicating the impact to the overall network. This position will be responsible for all associated supply chain metrics and other critical information that drive the containerboard network supply chain tactical and strategic decisions. The S&OP manager will ensure data accuracy in vital systems, demand supply model, and key metric reporting, and influence others to drive excellence in service at the lowest network cost to serve. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, consistent, quick learner, critical thinker, and able to recommend strategic business decisions with tight deadlines. The individual should be experienced in using data and data visualization to influence and motivate others. The S&OP manager is a cross functional leader; connected to all internal segments, financial groups, well as functional areas of the supply chain, including production planning, inventory planning, logistics and warehousing, and leadership.
How you will impact WestRock:
• Establish and manage the 0-12 month plan for all internal segments and the trades program using forecast updates and plant inventory targets by commodity
• Maintain strong partnerships with internal Smurfit WestRock planning groups, including inventory and production planning, across several regions to understand forecasted supply requirements, urgent requests, and how variances impact the US/CAN mill network plan
• Manage trades contract limits and adherence to forecasts to maintain an overall balance with trade partners
• Proactively identify production constraints and work cross-functional groups to resolve and/or correct active issues for internal segments and trade partners
• Integrate updated long-term strategic pans into the 0-12 month demand supply plan
• Coordinate cross functionally to understand medium-term changes to supply and demand plans and work with supply chain leaders to realign on inventory and sales plans
• Refresh product, demand, and supply plans in the short-term so that strategic and financial objectives are achieved
• Act as a liaison between trade partners and supply planning throughout the order-to-cash cycle
• Responsible for communicating and aligning on adjustments to plan in the through operations execution processes touching multiple teams across the business
• Provide short and near-term scenario recommendations on strategic decisions needed to adjust to planned/unplanned fluctuations in the business
• Lead and participate in cross-functional continuous improvement projects for process improvement, service and on time delivery improvement, and cost reduction
• Document standard processes and key decision charts
• Understand business/division objectives and execute work with alignment
What you need to succeed:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business field
• 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Through understanding of supply chain processes
• Experience in data visualization and storytelling is a plus
• Project management experience is a plus
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt is a plus
• Strong communication skills with ability to adjust communication style and interact across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability in performing in a fast-paced, dynamic and demanding environment.
• Travel 5-10% a possibility
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.