JumpStart Associate – Supply Chain Planning

Job Description

Supply Chain Rotational Program (January 2027) | Georgia-Pacific LLC

The Tone:
This is an entry-level rotational program at Georgia-Pacific LLC, focused on supply chain functions. Georgia-Pacific is a company that aims to create value through its Consumer Products business, including Retail and Away-From-Home segments. This role is a key part of the future talent pipeline, providing training and exposure to various cross-functional capabilities. It enables skill and capability building, helping associates contribute to solving real problems and improving products and services for society.

The TL;DR
• Role: Rotational Program
• Team: Cross-functional teams within Georgia-Pacific’s Consumer Products business (Retail & Away-From-Home)
• Mission: To get training and exposure to various cross-functional capabilities within supply chain to prepare for a full-time role.
• Tech Stack: Excel, SAP

What You’ll Actually Do
• Demand Forecasting: Support accurate demand forecasting by collecting and analyzing historical sales data, and collaborating with sales, marketing, and operations teams for market intelligence.
• Supply Planning: Work with supply planners to review production schedules and inventory levels, identifying potential supply constraints and recommending solutions to meet demand.
• Plan Execution & Tracking: Assist in generating supply plans aligned with demand forecasts and business goals, and help update demand plans while tracking forecast accuracy.
• Performance Reporting: Use Excel and supply chain planning tools like SAP to analyze data, prepare reports, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, and service levels.
• Process Improvement: Participate in process improvement initiatives within the supply chain function and support cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing planning efficiency and accuracy.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Candidates must be enrolled in a college degree program or an alternative program (e.g., 2-year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program).
• Experience: Eligible for full-time employment on or before January 2027. Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
• Skills: Interest in a supply-chain focused career path; proficiency in using Excel for data analysis; familiarity with supply chain planning tools such as SAP.