Raw Materials Planner​/Analyst

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, food service, household, personal care and pet products.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

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Accountable for obtaining goods/services required by the organization including;
Direct Operations (e.g., Raw Materials and Services for Manufacturing, manage paperboard procurement activities, corrugated, etc.) and Indirect Operations (e.g., Office Supplies, Computers, Travel, Maintenance, Machine Parts, etc.). Procurement processes include Product/Service Sourcing, Supplier Selection, Pricing/Terms Negotiation, Order Processing, Contract Administration and Supplier Performance Management. One of the main goals is to minimize paperboard working capital by coordinating material procurement to support a just-in-time production schedule.

• Utilize MRP to identify paperboard needs, generate purchase requisitions, and issue Purchase Orders for paperboard and related materials.
• Track all purchase orders through completion to ensure on-time delivery, escalating risks or shortages to the Corporate Material Supply Team as needed.
• Maintain daily communication with suppliers to monitor delivery status, adjust to schedule changes, and confirm shipment details prior to scheduled production.
• Coordinate paperboard transportation and delivery logistics with internal and external partners.
• Partner with Production, Scheduling, and other internal teams to procure materials in alignment with production needs and equipment optimization.

• Ensure accuracy of raw material inventories through routine monitoring, transactional discipline, and reconciliation activities.
• Work with the plant IPR and Receiving teams to verify receipt accuracy and promptly resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Identify obsolete materials, aged material risk, and excess/overage situations, coordinate removal, repurposing, or corrective action with the Material Supply Team and plant leadership.
• Maintain favorable inventory levels to support Working Capital goals.
• Proactively identify opportunities to utilize unallocated paperboard within the plant and across other Graphic Packaging facilities and warehouses.

• Allocate board to production orders and provide administrative support to ensure smooth production floor operations.
• Coordinate with the Continuous Improvement team to address material quality concerns, implement corrective actions, and support supplier performance improvements.
• Liaise with internal customer service representatives to communicate material timing and availability.
• Manage plant requisitioning for supplies and services beyond core paperboard needs, while identifying and supporting cost‑saving opportunities related to materials and supply usage.
• Participate in new and transfer business meetings to ensure material readiness and alignment with production requirements.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and cross‑functional partners to support operational excellence.
• Work independently under general supervision, exercising judgment in analyzing material planning situations and recommending solutions aligned with…