Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!
Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.
About Us
We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.
The Role
Are you an experienced SAP user with a passion for planning, organisation, and operational excellence? Do you enjoy working in a role that combines systems thinking with hands-on inventory control? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for a SAP & Stores Planner to join our Operations team in Diss. This is a key role for someone who thrives on structure, enjoys working with data, and wants to make a real impact on maintenance and materials performance.
Key responsibilities
Maintenance Planning & SAP Functions
Develop, update, and manage maintenance plans and work orders in SAP (PM/MM modules).
Schedule preventive and corrective maintenance activities in coordination with production teams.
Ensure proper bill of materials (BOMs), task lists, and equipment master data are maintained.
Monitor backlog, resource availability, and material readiness for upcoming jobs.
Generate SAP reports (e.g., work order completion, material usage, maintenance KPIs).
Liaise with production and engineering colleagues to ensure timely material availability for planned work.
Monitor and control bookings onto SAP MM by the engineering team to ensure intervention records are accurate and that materials are correctly consumed.
Stores & Inventory Control
Manage material stock locations and ensure accurate descriptions in SAP.
Receive, inspect, and issue materials, tools, and spare parts in accordance with company procedures.
Maintain accurate stock levels in SAP and perform cycle counts or stocktakes as required.
Track and record all stock movements and ensure compliance with documentation standards.
Investigate inventory inaccuracies and discrepancies, communicate findings to Finance.
Minimise overstocks and lead the removal of redundant and obsolete materials.
Identify slow-moving or obsolete stock and assist with optimization initiatives.
Control "stock below minimum" occurrences and chase late materials impacting production or engineering.
Coordinate with suppliers and logistics for delivery schedules and returns.
Work with suppliers on lead time, cost, and optimum stocking arrangements for normal and critical materials in conjunction with the SW Finance team.
Additional Responsibilities
Ensure all stock locations are accurately maintained in SAP
Minimise overstock and support the removal of redundant materials
Support subcontractor management and documentation processes
Assist Engineering and Production teams with efficient stock control
Carry out other duties as required, with appropriate training
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
An ability to work to the Company’s Health & Safety system and promote improvements to it when required
Experience of working in a similar role within a fast-moving manufacturing business where stock control is paramount.
An ability to communicate effectively at all levels in an organisation
An ability to organise their workload and set relevant priorities
Being comfortable working with a small team and leading them to solutions
Good organisational skills with an ability to manage own workload and priorities
An ability to act in line with the Company’s values and ways of working
Strong working knowledge of SAP PM and MM modules (Planning, Work Orders, Materials Management).
Understanding of maintenance planning, scheduling, and inventory principles.
Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and stock management.
Ability to work independently and liaise effectively with multiple departments.
Knowledge of safety, handling, and storage requirements for industrial materials.
What We Offer
Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
Ongoing training and development opportunities
24/7 confidential support for you and your family
Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.
Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job