Scheduling and Demand Planning Manager

Leads the team responsible for forecasting customer demand, creating and executing a master production schedule to meet that demand, optimizing inventory, and improving customer satisfaction. Looks for ways to be more efficient or cost-effective and provides strategic vision and direction for the team. Primary Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team of professionals accountable for production planning, production scheduling, inventory management, and service levels
• Lead, develop and motivate the demand and scheduling team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed upon Key Performance Indicators
• Create short and long-term objectives related to the overall demand and scheduling functions
• Develop and improve strategic processes involving forecasting, demand management, and the development of effective internal tools, including a Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of all materials to optimize customer satisfaction, availability to ship, material storage and distribution costs
• Work closely with employees throughout the supply chain, including sales, customer service, manufacturing, and marketing to understand the entire GBP Coated Products value stream and drive improved efficiency and cost reductions
• Regularly collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Operations Management with a minimum of 7 years Supply Chain Management or related experience in a manufacturing environment with 5 years of supervisory experience
• Proficient in supply chain planning best practices, including but not limited to, Capacity Planning, scheduling, MPS / MRP / ERP systems, shipping, and Inventory Management.
• Strong analytical skills with additional proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to read, analyze and interpret common business reports / data, financial reports, and effectively communicate to various employee groups, including senior leaders.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and translate into functional and practical solutions.
• Demonstrated success and passion for leading, organizing, developing, and training a team
• APICS or other material management certification preferred Compensation and Benefits Green Bay Packaging Inc. offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits program. The selected candidate will receive a competitive salary and an excellent benefit program including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness program, local health clinic, STD / LTD, life insurance, and company matching 401(k). Company Overview Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates more than 40 facilities in 16 states. Green Bay Packaging is committed to innovative product development, sustainable forestry practices, and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Green Bay Packaging Inc. consistently ranks as a leading US manufacturer and a top employer in the packaging industry including being recognized as one of Forbes’s 2025 Best Midsize Employers. For more information, visit gbp.com. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.