Production Planner at Andersen Corporation

Buffalo, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Associate’s degree – minimum requirement, preferable focus on Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration or related field
3+ years’ experience in manufacturing industry in a Supply Chain Management related role (Production Planning, Procurement, Inventory Management)
At least 2 years’ experience using ERP software is a must, SAP preferred
Detail-oriented and possess the ability to follow through on issues
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills
Capable of working independently
Willingness to participate in continued education opportunities to enhance skills and proficiency
Strong problem solving, negotiation, and people skills
Proficient in MS Office Suite (especially Excel) and Outlook
Export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology (U.S. citizen, U.S. National, or lawful permanent resident)

Responsibilities

Monitor and address all forms of demand (sales orders, sales forecast, safety stock) for finished and sub-assemblies in plant Buffalo by creating/releasing production orders and partnering with Production in ensuring the orders are addressed timely; review production lead times and sales order accuracy
Manage planning aspects related to the inter-company business; monitor the status of orders and schedule accuracy, communicate to internal Materion customers and coordinate needed changes; work with department managers to balance workload and resources to meet customer demand
Partner with Procurement to secure availability of non-precious raw materials necessary to maintain a leveled production schedule and prevent disruptions, as well as any other materials needed in the vault operations
Coordinate closely with other departments to manage exceptions/address change requests submitted by them (check and decide expediting or re-scheduling feasibility); adjust the schedule based on bottlenecks and coordinate with Production on relaying the latest production completion dates to internal customers, while also challenging the delays and pushing for timely recovery
Assist in defining, implementing, maintaining, and developing Supply Chain continuous improvement initiatives to support internal and external needs
Lead efforts to improving planning in SAP and pursue best practices in order to increase efficiencies, automate where possible, eliminate waste
Participate in local and virtual meetings as needed, participate in physical inventory, and manage any other tasks as assigned by the manager

Skills

Production Planning

Capacity Planning

Demand Management

Production Scheduling

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Coordination

Procurement

Order Management

Schedule Adjustment

Resource Balancing

Andersen Corporation

Specializes in replacement windows and doors

About Andersen Corporation

Renewal by Andersen specializes in replacing windows and doors for homeowners looking to improve their homes. They offer a variety of styles and colors, focusing on high-quality, energy-efficient products. The process begins with a consultation where customers can use an Augmented Reality tool to visualize how different options will look in their homes. After selecting products, precise measurements are taken for a custom fit, and professional technicians handle the installation. This company stands out from competitors by providing a complete service from consultation to installation, ensuring customer satisfaction. Their goal is to enhance the aesthetics, functionality, and energy efficiency of homes while maintaining a strong reputation for quality, as shown by their awards.

Cottage Grove, MinnesotaHeadquarters

1995Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

VR & AR, Consumer GoodsIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees