Planning and Distribution Manager

The Planning and Distribution Manager is a leadership role responsible for overseeing raw material and finished goods inventory, supporting production planning and scheduling, and managing freight and logistics operations for a Fiber manufacturing facility in the U.S. This position plays a critical role in ensuring material availability, inventory accuracy, cost control, and on‑time customer delivery while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Provide oversight and management of raw material inventory, including:

• Paper
• OCC (Old Corrugated Containers)
• Chemicals
• Packaging materials
• Pallets
• Other plant‑specific materials

Key accountabilities include:

• Establishing and maintaining inventory controls and best practices
• Monitoring inventory levels, usage, and replenishment
• Ensuring accuracy of inventory records and system transactions
• Supporting cycle counts and physical inventories
• Partnering with Procurement and Operations to mitigate shortages, excess, or obsolescence

• Oversee finished goods inventory organization and warehouse layout
• Ensure inventory accuracy and system alignment
• Enforce FIFO (First In, First Out) practices
• Support efficient material flow from production through shipment
• Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies and inefficiencies

• Support or oversee production planning and scheduling activities
• Maintain and optimize min/max inventory parameters
• Minimize unnecessary schedule changes and production disruptions
• Support OTIF (On‑Time, In‑Full) customer performance
• Monitor and reduce SLOB (Slow‑Moving, Obsolete, and Excess Inventory)
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to align demand, capacity, and production plans

• Oversee inbound and outbound freight and logistics operations
• Coordinate with carriers, brokers, and third‑party logistics providers
• Ensure timely shipment and receipt of materials and finished goods
• Monitor freight spend and support cost‑reduction initiatives
• Resolve freight issues, delays, claims, and service failures

• Lead, coach, and support team members within inventory, warehouse, or planning functions (as applicable)
• Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Procurement, Sales, Finance, and Quality
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy, material flow, logistics, and service levels
• Provide regular reporting and insights on inventory health, risks, and opportunities

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, business, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 3–7 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, inventory management, or logistics within a manufacturing environment
• Experience in Fiber, paper, packaging, or industrial manufacturing strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of inventory controls, FIFO, and warehouse best practices
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

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