Company Description

Remember the last time you opened a bottle of bourbon, a cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench your thirst? Well, it was probably made by us, we are O-I Glass and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world. O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. 

With 25,000 + employees and an unparalleled footprint spanning 72 plants in 20 countries, O-I is a truly global maker of glass packaging. From engineering and manufacturing to brand development, design and innovation, we are dedicated to providing unique solutions to exceed our customers’ expectations and fuel consumers’ desire for glass. 

This is a hybrid role, seeking someone with significant experience working with both rail and bulk truck logistics. 

The Inbound Material Planner Team Lead will be directly responsible for the security and continuity of inbound material supply whilst minimizing spurious spend due to excess inventory, demurrage, or unplanned non optimal delivery costs. They will create robust processes of standardized order management and liaise with plant personnel for timely goods receipt.

The team lead will orchestrate process improvements for demand forecasting, goods receipt & invoice control whilst providing expertise in MRP, BOM & inventory consumption best practice.

Additionally, in time, the Team Lead will create, train, and lead a small team of Inbound Material Planners who will eventually cover these responsibilities over the entire NA plant network. This is a new position and the candidate will need to understand and manage the overall demand for raw materials, inbound delivery lead times, and work closely with internal plant personnel and other stakeholders to optimize the supply chain.

Responsibilities: 

• Material Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain schedules for inbound shipments of raw materials, coordinating deliveries by rail and truck to multiple sites.
• Demand Forecasting: Analyze and understand raw material demand data and production requirements to align material deliveries with business needs.
• Lead Time Management: Monitor and manage lead times for raw material deliveries, proactively addressing potential delays and collaborating with internal teams to minimize disruptions.
• Team Leadership & Development: Create, manage, and lead a small team of Planning Coordinators. Provide training, mentorship, and performance management to ensure team members are aligned with departmental goals and best practices.
• Supplier & Carrier Coordination: Collaborate with suppliers, freight carriers, and internal teams to ensure on-time, accurate transportation of raw materials.
• Logistics Optimization: Continuously assess transportation routes, methods, and delivery schedules to optimize costs, efficiency, and delivery timelines.
• Inventory Management Support: Establish critical inventory parameters (ABC classification), safety stock settings, replenishment quantity and launch quantity — considering constraints and inputs variability, such as lead time, cycle time & short line/rail delivery constraints.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies for all inbound shipments. Maintain accurate records of shipments, delivery statuses, and lead times.
• Emergency Response: Address and resolve issues related to shipping delays, damaged goods, or any discrepancies, ensuring no disruption to production schedules.
• Reporting & Analysis: Generate reports on logistics performance, lead times, and inventory levels. Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement based on data analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field. (Supply Chain degree is preferred).
• A certification in supply chain from APICS, certified in production and inventory management (CPIM) or lean is desired but not mandatory.
• 3-5 years of experience in logistics planning, transportation management, or supply chain coordination, with experience in managing or leading a small team.
• Three years of scheduling or supply chain planning experience in SAP
• Strong understanding of inbound logistics, specifically rail and truck transportation, and material flow management & proficient in logistics and supply chain management software (e.g., TMS, ERP systems).
• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop a small team to achieve departmental goals.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal & plant teams and external partners.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency in logistics operations.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and best practices for transportation and logistics.

Additional information

What we offer at O-I:

Salary Range:  The expected salary range for this position is targeted to be between $80,000 - $95,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are: 

• 10 paid holidays each year 

• Health, Dental, Prescription and Vision care coverage 

• Perform Well-Being Program – earn employer contributions in your HSA or HRA plan 

• Wellness Incentive – earn additional funds for your HSA or HRA plan 

• Group Life Insurance 

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 

• Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life Insurance 

• Weekly Disability Insurance 

• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plans 

• Employee Assistance Program 

This is an opportunity to help build something from the ground up by creating new experiences and fostering a team culture where you can shine.  

O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.  

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.