Supply Planning and Scheduling Coordinator

About Sealed Air Corporation

Sealed Air Corporation specializes in designing and delivering packaging solutions that safeguard essential goods during global transport, enable food preservation, support e-commerce and digital connectivity, and contribute to creating a touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient global supply chain. The company fosters a high-performance culture focused on sustainable, profitable growth, clear accountability, and rewarding impactful business outcomes. Established globally, it generated $5.4 billion in revenue in 2025 with around 16,100 employees serving customers across 119 countries.

Job Overview

We seek an experienced Supply Planning & Scheduling Coordinator based in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand, to play a pivotal role in managing the supply of locally manufactured products and imported materials. Collaborating across Customer Service, Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, suppliers, and international teams, the role ensures availability of products to meet customer demands while optimizing inventory and supporting operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supply planning processes and maintain production schedules aligned with business needs.
• Create capacity plans and assist in optimizing inventory levels.
• Oversee material forecasts, coordinate purchase requisitions, and monitor supplier performance.
• Support supply planning activities within Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) frameworks.
• Identify and manage supply risks, material constraints, and delivery performance to minimize disruptions.
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with internal departments and external suppliers.
• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance service levels, operational efficiency, and overall performance.
• Promote and support a robust safety culture and contribute to various Supply Chain initiatives.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in supply chain, planning, scheduling, or operations roles.
• Tertiary qualification in supply chain management, operations, business, or a closely related discipline is preferred.
• Certification such as CPIM or APICS is advantageous.
• Proficient knowledge of SAP, especially its Material Requirements Planning (MRP) functionalities.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities combined with excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence various stakeholders across the organization.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kepner-Tregoe.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and collaborative approach to planning and execution.
• Ownership mindset with a focus on delivering results.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Clear and effective communicator at all organizational levels.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and customer-centric outcomes.
• Enjoys being part of a supportive team environment.

Why Work With Us?

• Opportunity to significantly influence and improve supply chain performance.
• Engagement with diverse cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Be part of a collaborative, high-performance corporate culture.
• Contribute actively to continuous improvement and organizational success.

Additional Information and Terms

Applicants must hold permanent work rights in New Zealand. Sealed Air is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and offers equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any protected characteristic under applicable law.

Please be alert to fraudulent recruitment scams impersonating Sealed Air; the company will never request private information such as Driver's License or Social Security Number during the application process. Concerns should be addressed directly to Sealed Air's talent acquisition team.