Supply Chain Planning Manager, Closures - EMEA

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and facilitate the monthly Closures EMEA SIOP cycle (demand review, pre-SIOP supply and capacity review, SIOP meeting) for Amsterdam, Lindweiler, Rouen and Bottanuco Accessories.
• Connect Closures SIOP to the EMEA Executive IBP forum, escalating capacity, supply and inventory risks with clear options and recommendations.
• Own the supply plan and capacity assumptions for the Closures network, including constraint management on critical assets, make-or-buy and inter-plant sourcing.
• Partner with Demand Planning and Sales on forecast quality, significant trend changes and new business onboarding.
• Evaluate the global Closures network (plants, inter-company flows, traded items and external suppliers) to rationalize supply flows, reduce cost to serve and shorten end-to-end lead times.
• Build fact-based network scenarios (make vs buy, plant-to-plant allocation, regional vs global supply, duty and freight impact) and present recommendations to Closures SBU leadership and Executive IBP.
• Identify single-source and high-risk materials and components, and drive alternate source initiatives with Category Sourcing, Quality and Operations.
• Maintain a Closures supply risk register with mitigation plans, safety stock or buffer positions, and trigger points for escalation.
• Work with Closures planning counterparts in other regions to align network decisions and share capacity and supply options.
• Own Closures planning KPIs: service and on-time delivery, stockouts, inventory (DIO, days of supply), SLOB and Operating Working Capital.
• Govern DDMRP buffer parameters, stocking strategy and lead-time settings across the network.
• Coordinate with Sourcing on direct material supply continuity, supplier performance and shortage resolution.
• Support fiscal year-end inventory counts, working capital timing and audit requirements.
• Lead, coach and develop the Closures planning team; set objectives, run one-to-ones and annual reviews.
• Drive standard planning processes, SIOP templates and KPI definitions across Closures sites.
• Act as planning lead for ERP and DDMRP changes affecting Closures.
• Own planning master data quality for Closures materials.
• Sponsor automation and AI-enabled planning use cases with the Planning Excellence Lead.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or Business; Master's or APICS/ASCM (CPIM, CSCP) or DDMRP certification (CDDP) preferred.
• At least 7 years of supply chain planning experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years leading planners or planning processes.
• Proven experience running or facilitating SIOP processes.
• Interest in automation and AI tools.
• Network and scenario modelling skills, including landed cost, capacity and risk trade-offs.
• Able to facilitate cross-functional decision-making and challenge constructively.
• Clear communicator who can turn planning data into business implications for senior leaders.
• Structured, hands-on and calm under pressure during supply disruptions.
• Fluent English (spoken and written) required. French strongly preferred; Dutch or German is an advantage.

At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is 58,400.00 € - 99,400.00 € annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between 59,000.00 to 65,000.00 annually.

Benefits Statement

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

EEO Statement

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer.