Supplier Development Specialist

• Internal candidates are encouraged to apply. Relocation to the Chicagoland area will not be required for existing Berlin employees.
  
  

Berlin Packaging is the premier supplier of rigid packaging. With over $3 billion in revenue, we grow 5x faster than the overall packaging industry.

Chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day! We serve virtually every end market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis. 

Combine that with our “Anything is Possible” mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000 employees agree, we love it here. Our engagement scores are 2x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth.

Are you up for the opportunity of a lifetime? If so, we are seeking six (6) Supplier Development Specialists, who will build upon Berlin’s deep understanding of our suppliers’ capabilities and product offerings to ensure we can best match customer needs to the optimal stock or custom packaging solution. This role is responsible for reviewing existing data for accuracy and partnering with suppliers to both close data gaps and update Berlin’s systems with new item offerings. The role will involve learning new packaging terminology, becoming an expert in assigned suppliers’ offerings and existing data, and project managing supplier data collection.

Long-term, the role will include activities such as ensuring systems have up-to-date item data and supplier-related information, partnering with Sales to identify optimal packaging solutions for customer needs, developing supplier relationships, and conducting negotiations

Key Accountabilities:

• Catalogue and tag existing suppliers’ digital assets
• Create communication decks for supplier interactions
• Assist with supplier calls and learn about supplier capabilities
• Work with suppliers to capture required data and project manage stakeholders/outputs
• Review and update item data inputs as needed
• Partner with Sales to identify optimal packaging solutions for customer needs, including both stock and custom solutions
• Focus on creating and fostering supplier relationships which offer a mutually beneficial partnership
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and other contractual issues with suppliers
• Routinely meet with current suppliers to bring new and improved product solutions forward
• Ensure item- and supplier-related information are up to date in Berlin’s systems
• Fulfill employee portion of the Berlin Values by demonstrating a strong work ethic, teamwork, loyalty, innovation, productivity, and driving profitable results
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• 3 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or master data within a distribution or manufacturing environment preferred
• CPM- or PMP-certified preferred, but not required
• Strong attention to detail with excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to conduct results-based negotiations
• Ability to proactively address issues and deploy effective problem-solving techniques that address root cause issues
• Strong decision-maker with the ability to consider all alternatives and options and quickly implement appropriates action
• Ability to develop strong working relationships throughout Berlin and its supply base
• Knowledge of rigid packaging products is preferred
• Salesforce.com experience preferred
  
  

Working Environment:

Corporate headquarters office environment

Berlin Packaging offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive PTO including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time
• 1Berlin Shared Ownership Plan
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical insurance including dental insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses
• Vision insurance options
• Paid parental leave for up to 12-weeks
• Health club reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• 529 college savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
• Calm app to improve mental wellbeing
• Employee referral program
• Company sponsored life insurance with optional voluntary life insurance
• Company sponsored short- and long-term disability
  
  

At Berlin Packaging, we look at candidates’ skills but hire based on traits. We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are thirsty for knowledge and enthusiastic to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Berlin Packaging provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Visit our Careers page for more information on our Anything is Possible culture and Total Rewards offerings.

• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
• Berlin Packaging maintains a smoke-free workplace.