Stores Supervisor

Position Title:

Storeroom Supervisor

Pay Rate:

$82,500 - $121,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried/Full Time

Physical Location:

New Bern Mill

1785 Weyerhaeuser Road
Vanceboro, NC

The Job You Will Perform:

Support mill operations and maintenance through supervision of Stores inventory management, material reservations, receiving, issuing, material kitting and parts delivery functions. Position will also be responsible for supporting Purchasing department by purchasing materials, parts, supplies, services and equipment following established Purchasing policies. The position reports to the Purchasing & Stores Manager and will be located at the New Bern mill.

Key Accountabilities:

• Maintain strong focus on safety compliance, hazard recognition/mitigation and continual improvement.
• Supervise a storeroom team of 6-7 employees that receive, store, issue, deliver and ship inventoried items and direct buy items.
• Develop direct reports to provide maximum customer service/support and adhere to all Global Sourcing and storeroom policies and procedures.
• Schedule and approve working hours for storeroom team to fit mill needs.
• Purchase materials and services from suppliers providing best value with consideration to quality, price, contracts, reliability and urgency of need.
• Responsible for maintaining stock items in required quantity and condition to support operations and maintenance.
• Ensure completion of annual cycle counts per policy.
• Identify and implement initiatives for optimizing storeroom inventory value (approximately $11MM) by working with maintenance, other IP facilities, vendors and various IP organizations.
• Lead Stores Inventory Optimization Team to support the identification, removal and cost recovery of excess and obsolete Storeroom inventory.
• Coordinate scrap and surplus materials sales activities.
• Manage Repairable Materials program (Repair & Return), Committed Inventory Program and Vendor Managed Inventory Program all as part of optimizing dollars expended in Stores Inventory Value.
• Perform Contract Coordinator activities associated with onsite vendor representatives and occasional contractor work in Storeroom areas.
• Identify potential suppliers and issue requests for quotes.
• Identify and implement storeroom management and shipping/receiving best practices.
• Adhere to Global Sourcing and Internal Controls policies including document retention and reporting.
• Support Global Sourcing initiatives and maintain strong working knowledge of Global Sourcing Agreements and relevant contract provisions. Manage through vendor changes as required.
• Participate in the Purchasing & Stores Weekend Duty rotation.
• Will assist with other possible procurement duties as assigned.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• SAP Experience preferred
• 5+ years in Leadership Role
• Knowledge of Purchasing and Inventory Control
• Key Competencies: Safety Leadership, Change Management, Customer Focus, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Motivating Others, Interpersonal Savvy, Process Management, Priority Setting, Developing Direct Reports

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper’s GCF business offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, and Paid Time Off.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and 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. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion.

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products. Following International Paper’s strategic review, GCF is transitioning to become a standalone company supported by American Industrial Partners, positioning us to deliver enhanced value to customers and continue shaping a healthier, more sustainable future. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

International Paper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

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