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Supply Chain Planner

Supply Chain Planner

AndersenBayport, MN, US
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Supply Chain Planner

Renewal by Andersen is a pioneer in the window and door industry, and innovation is a huge part of who we are. Renewal by Andersen Signature Service combines the perfect combination of the best people in the industry, a superior process, and an exclusive product. As such, we take great care in building a team of skilled, passionate Difference Makers, caring for our team members' personal and professional growth, and celebrating our differences. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where all people feel respected, valued, and driven to realize their full potential. We always have opportunities for our team members to give back to the causes they're most passionate about, and as an Energy Star Partner of the Year for many years, Renewal by Andersen is committed to environmental health and sustainability. If you want to be a Difference Maker, Renewal by Andersen is the place for you.

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Partnership and being a leader in Corporate Citizenship. Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. We're focused on bringing more light into people's lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. Andersen embraces our nine Employee Resource Networks to celebrate our differences and to champion diversity. In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies in America.

The purpose of this role is to deploy the fundamental theories, principles, and concepts of supply chain, continuous improvement, and / or lean manufacturing. Performs routine assignments yet understands how the role fits into the larger business process and can be effective in business processes outside the role's core tasks. Role is transactional / tactical, with remainder of time focused on continuous improvement. Continuous improvement expectations are troubleshooting within the tasks being performed, identification of opportunities to make tasks more effective / efficient, and leading / driving small-scale change to improve the standard process. Receives guidance from others.

Primary responsibilities include :

  • Role may be in the areas of planning, scheduling or inventory accuracy. Includes execution of processes, investigating discrepancies, developing corrective actions, with an understanding of business impacts of decisions.
  • Coordinate procurement of material to match demands; communicate with suppliers our requirements and forecast.
  • Drives continuous improvements on daily processes and tactical projects, performing root cause analysis and drive corrective actions for problem across Supply Chain processes.
  • Develop, optimize and integrate detailed business schedules (supplier plans, replenishment models) in a lean environment, to achieve the business goals.
  • Understand and communicate value steam and / or supply chain capacity and constraints
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors, team leads, and material planner
  • Maintain relationships with internal and external business partners including suppliers, supervisors and team leads, logistics / warehouse groups and material planners
  • Utilize lean tools and other business processes such as kanban, spike tools, 5Y, Plan-Do-Check-Act, value stream mapping and A3 thinking
  • Communicate / present lean tool applications such as value stream and process mapping, kaizen and PDCA, value stream mapping, process mapping, and kanban systems.

Qualifications :

  • Typically, a minimum of 3 years in lean manufacturing support environment.
  • Advanced computer skills with experience in MS Office, ERP and Reporting systems.
  • Practical working knowledge of lean manufacturing tools such as pull systems, PDCA thinking, value stream mapping, process mapping, and kanban systems.
  • Practical working knowledge of supply chain technologies (ERP, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Warehouse Management Systems)
  • Strong communication skills through written, verbal and listening, and presentation techniques; effectively collaborate and works well with others.
  • Ability to understand customer needs, in detail, and consistently attend to meeting customer requirements.
  • Demonstrates urgency and takes responsibility for addressing critical roadblocks to achieving goals.
  • Strong aptitude in process improvement and problem solving.
  • Salary information is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. In addition to your pay, Andersen Corporation currently offers benefits such as comprehensive health benefits, 401k contribution, paid time off, 8 paid standard holidays, plus 2 floating holidays, a robust employee Wellbeing program, as well as profit sharing (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

    Culture and benefits :

    "Be Orange. Be You" is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we'll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn't be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand and the one homeowners love the most. It's also why we're committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook. Benefits include, and are not limited to :

  • Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account contributions
  • Paid holidays plus PTO
  • 401(k) plan & contributions
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Charity contributions
  • Nationwide career opportunities
  • We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.

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