About the Company
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE: SW) is a global leader in fiber-based packaging and sustainable paper solutions. With expertise spanning materials science, mechanical engineering, design, and manufacturing, the company is committed to bold innovation and sustainable practices. Guided by core values—integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence—Smurfit Westrock leverages technology to drive transformation and operational efficiency across the organization.
About the Role
The Senior Perl Developer (Sr. Analyst – Supply Chain Systems) plays a critical role in the optimization and support of enterprise-level supply chain applications. This position focuses on delivering reliable and scalable technical solutions to enhance business processes such as order management, warehouse operations, inventory control, and invoicing.
The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in Perl and complementary technologies, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to support, design, develop, and implement robust system solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide application support and troubleshooting across supply chain systems
- Configure, analyze, and optimize system designs based on business needs
- Collaborate with stakeholders to implement solutions that drive process efficiency
- Translate functional requirements into technical specifications and code
- Partner with internal IT teams and external vendors to deliver system improvements
- Analyze data and perform system testing to ensure reliability and performance
- Gain cross-functional knowledge of interconnected business systems to provide holistic support
Required Qualifications
- Strong background in Perl programming
- Additional experience with C++, VB6, COBOL, MQ queue management
- Experience working with SQL Server and/or Oracle for stored procedures and queries
- Proven ability to deliver mission-critical applications in high-availability environments
- Familiarity with order-to-cash cycles in a manufacturing or supply chain setting
- Excellent problem-solving, data analysis, and troubleshooting skills
- Strong communication and documentation abilities
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years of relevant IT or industrial operations experience
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Preferred Skills
- Experience with help desk software and support processes
- Ability to write and maintain clean, scalable code for both web and desktop environments
- Exposure to Agile methodologies and cross-functional collaboration
What Smurfit Westrock Offers
- A values-driven culture built on integrity, respect, and innovation
- Structured training and continuous learning opportunities
- Competitive salary and professional growth within a global organization
- Focus on sustainability, safety, and inclusivity as core business principles