Production Planner/Scheduler III

Graphic Packaging International, LLC

. Manage paperboard procurement activities for production .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeElk Grove Village • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $61,900 - $77,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in paperboard procurement management, utilizing MRP for inventory accuracy and just-in-time production coordination. Strong communication skills facilitate effective collaboration with suppliers, internal teams, and adherence to Safe Quality Food procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MRP UtilizationPaperboard Procurement ManagementInventory Accuracy AssuranceSupplier CommunicationSafe Quality Food Compliance

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Hard Skills

Material ProcurementInventory ManagementPurchase Order EntryAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Aptitude

Soft Skills

Team PlayerCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Just-In-Time ProductionContinuous ImprovementSQF ProceduresRoot Cause AnalysisFood Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage paperboard procurement activities for production
Minimize paperboard working capital by coordinating material procurement for a just-in-time production schedule
Use MRP to identify paperboard needs, enter purchase orders, and follow up with suppliers on deliveries
Escalate paperboard needs with the Corporate Material Supply Team
Create sheeter work order instructions for the plant
Ensure raw material inventory accuracy and resolve inventory discrepancies with the plant IPR
Contact suppliers daily regarding material delivery status as schedules and customer demand change
Communicate regarding paperboard transportation and delivery
Partner with Production Departments and Scheduling to maximize equipment runs
Identify obsolete, overage, and unallocated paperboard and coordinate its use or removal
Maintain inventory levels for favorable working capital impact and communicate with plant management and Finance
Coordinate with Continuous Improvement on material quality issues and corrective actions
Coordinate paperboard timing with internal customer service representatives
Participate in new and transfer business meetings
Follow Safe Quality Food procedures and participate in SQF root cause and corrective actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent team player with strong analytical skills and problem-solving aptitude
Ability to utilize MRP to identify paperboard needs and enter purchase orders
Ability to coordinate material procurement for just-in-time production
Ability to ensure raw material inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies
Ability to communicate with suppliers, internal teams, transportation resources, customer service, plant management, Finance, and Continuous Improvement
Ability to follow plant rules, processes, hygiene, allergens, and Safe Quality Food procedures
Ability to report unsafe food conditions and customer complaints
Ability to participate in SQF root cause and corrective actions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation and benefits programs described as among the industry's best
Reasonable accommodation for disabilities
Inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process