Manager​/Sr. Manager - Supply Planning

We are currently recruiting for a Manager / Senior Manager – Supply Planning role to support Anchor Packaging, a Georgia‑Pacific company
, based in Paragould, Arkansas. This role plays a critical part in translating demand into executable plans that protect manufacturing uptime, support frontline teams, and deliver on customer commitments, while continuously improving asset utilization and cost performance.

The ideal candidate brings strong economic thinking, is contribution‑motivated, and partners effectively across Planning, Manufacturing, Sales, and Customer Service. Success in this role requires balancing day‑to‑day operational execution with strategic decision‑making, continuous improvement, and talent development.

This role is based in Paragould, Arkansas with travel to our locations in Jonesboro, AR and Marmaduke, AR.

Georgia‑Pacific Northeast Arkansas facilities produce plastic packaging products under the Anchor Packaging name. As part of Georgia‑Pacific Food Service Solutions Group, we are proud to safely manufacture quality products that have a competitive advantage and solid growth within the marketplace. We create a work environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best people. These 3 manufacturing locations employee ~900 individuals dedicated to applying innovative processes to produce high quality rigid containers and cling film for the food service industry.

• Own the development and execution of production schedules in coordination with the Planning team, ensuring alignment with customer orders and manufacturing capabilities.
• Make real‑time trade‑off decisions in response to demand changes, equipment availability, and operational constraints to protect service and throughput.
• Partner closely with manufacturing supervisors and team leads to allocate resources effectively and meet delivery commitments.
• Translate S&OP outputs into actionable supply plans, clearly articulating trade‑offs and risks to stakeholders.
• Lead S&OP discussions with critical stakeholders and facilitate alignment across functions.

• Lead identification and prioritization of cost‑saving and efficiency opportunities across planning and manufacturing interfaces.
• Support standardization of workflows and adoption of best practices across sites and teams.
• Participate in cross‑functional problem‑solving efforts to address bottlenecks, improve throughput, and enhance overall operational performance.

• Utilize Principle‑Based Management (PBM) to supervise and develop direct and indirect reports, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Provide backup coverage and leadership support for the production planning team as needed.
• Coach and develop talent with a focus on building technical capability, economic thinking, and decision‑making judgment.

• Leverage ERP systems (Oracle) and data to improve decision quality, visibility, and response time across planning and operations.
• Partner in digital initiatives that improve forecast accuracy, schedule stability, and execution reliability.
• Track and support reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs), including service performance, productivity, inventory, and cost.
• Help prepare the organization for future system enhancements, including SAP.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing operations, or a related process manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar credentials
• Hands‑on experience in production planning or multi‑site operations
• Proven experience supervising and developing teams, with demonstrated impact on cost control, operational efficiency, and quality
• Experience working with ERP systems (Oracle and/or SAP preferred)
• Experience leading and influencing teams, building consensus, and developing talent
• Demonstrated ability to drive both incremental and transformational process improvements
• Clear and effective communication skills across all organizational levels

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