Containerboard Master Planner

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Position Title: 

Containerboard Master Planner – Supply Planning

Pay Rate: (PL 13)

93,400-124,500

Category:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Corporate Headquarters

Memphis, TN

The Job You Will Perform:

Master planning is a critical function in North American Packaging Solutions, with responsibility for optimizing the supply/demand balance and minimizing cost across the containerboard supply chain.  The Containerboard Master Planner will utilize strong analytical skills, knowledge of information systems and data sources, and experience in one or more supply chain functions to identify improvement opportunities and to develop new tools and reporting to drive results and process efficiency.  This role will need to recognize the impact of changes across a complex and dynamic network which includes 15 paper mills, trade partners, purchase contracts, distribution centers, external customers, and more than 140 box and converting plants. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and utilize data analytics and reporting tools to proactively identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement across the containerboard supply chain. 
• Identify and create new decision support tools and processes to facilitate cross-functional collaboration on required demand moves. 
• Research/analyze and recommend potential sourcing changes to optimize profit, minimize trim loss, maintain mill mode balance, and facilitate timely transportation execution. 
• Partner with lead master planner on execution of the monthly Sales & Operations Plan (S&OP) rough-cut process. 
• Communicate across cross-functional teams on daily activities, issues, and concerns affecting supply chain processes. 
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly system balancing and mass moves execution. 
• Maintain the NAPS mill network design through management of transportation lanes (for MTS), preferred ship-from lanes (MTO), and multi-level planning. 
• Provide systematic restriction management for Containerboard.  Monitor demand requests against restrictions to ensure customer requirements are met. 

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and manipulate data using the master planning tool, SAP, and various other information sources and tools.
• Self-starter, willing to take on tasks and develop/implement required processes.
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling processes with experience in supply planning, replenishment planning, or transportation planning.
• Thorough understanding of integrated supply chain concepts and in-depth knowledge of the supply chain operating model end-to-end processes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Containerboard business acumen.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.

Competencies:

• Drives Results
• Manages Ambiguity
• Decision Quality
• Manages Complexity
• Plans & Aligns
• Nimble Learning
• Being Resilient
• Strategic Mindset
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Collaborates

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including vacation and holidays
• Retirement, and 401k matching program
• Medical & dental benefits
• Education & development (including tuition reimbursement)
• Life & disability insurance

The Career You Will Build:

• You will have opportunities to learn, develop, and contribute to the success of International Paper.
• Our team is comprised of members with diverse backgrounds.
• You will have the opportunity to grow your global business acumen and perspective.

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Memphis  TN  38197