Job Description

About International Paper

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global producer of renewable fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper products with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, Europe, North Africa and Russia. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable world-wide commerce; pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal hygiene products that promote health and wellness; and papers that facilitate education and communication. We are headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., employ more than 50,000 colleagues and serve more than 25,000 customers in 150 countries. Net sales for 2018 were $23 billion. For more information about International Paper, our products and global citizenship efforts, please visit internationalpaper.com.

Purpose

As an active part of the sales organization, this position exists to provide effective solutions to exceed customer needs and expectations. This position is responsible to creatively approach the challenges brought forth to provide solutions that not only meet the expected criteria but also ensure effective plant productivity and profitability.

Key Accountabilities

* Provide local operations support.
* Support the plant to achieve market share in key identified markets.
* Work to improve profitability on current business to ensure plant success. Utilize creative production-friendly solutions to ensure maximum machine efficiencies.
* Provide support to the sales organization. Utilize creativity and technical expertise to bring comprehensive solutions to effectively ensure customer success.
* Provide customers and sales with prototypes of designs to ensure acceptance of solutions. Utilize CAD software and the entire division design support organization to achieve end results.
* Participate in developing customer relationships by utilizing creative, technical and selling skills.
* Utilize the Adobe Illustrator (graphic) software for design purposes.
* Use testing equipment in effort to optimize construction of product at minimum cost.

Scope

Create packaging solutions to increase IPs profitability, market share and competitive advantage. Position impacts the business ROI by developing design solutions that impact corrugators trim ability, converting machine efficiencies and customer satisfaction. Must liaison with internal technical organizations, lead design organization, sales, customer service, manufacturing, management and customers.

Key Competencies

Customer Focus

Action Oriented

Problem Solving

Priority Setting

Decision Making

Presentation Skills

Creativity

Functional / Technical including: computer skills utilizing CAD software; knowledge of corrugated processes; selling skills

Bachelors degree and 2 years of experience are preferred.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Veterans