Job Name:
Associate Supply Chain Planner

General information

Location: Cottage Grove, MN
Date:
31-Aug-2023
Company:
Andersen Corporation
Posting City: Cottage Grove, MN
Ref #:
4012
Job Category:
Supply Chain
Posting City:
Cottage Grove
State:
MN

Description & Requirements

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

 
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. By celebrating our differences and embracing a positive work-life balance, we are recognized as a Yellow Ribbon company, one of Forbes Magazine’s 2021 “America’s Best Large Employers” and a “Best Employer for Diversity.” As a 2021 Energy Star Partner of the Year, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference.
 
SUMMARY 
This position will be a 3rd shift planner position who is responsible for the physical counting of all parts in various ERP systems, to include LN, LN500, and Baan IV.  This individual will need to be able to be trained on PIT in order to utilize special equipment to aid in the counting process.  This individual will also be responsible to be the off shift Fibrex communication link on shortages or expedites needed from North Branch, or to the assembly line. This is a 3rd shift position from 11P-7A. Candidate must local to the MN area as relocation assistance is not offered for this position. 
 
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

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 other 

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:  
Pay 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.
 
* 2020 Andersen brand surveys of U.S. contractors, builders & architects
** 2020 Andersen Brand Survey of U.S. homeowners
 
 
In 2023, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.  
 
Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Posting City:
Cottage Grove, MN
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