Associate Supply Chain Planner

Andersen Corp.; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Andersen Corp. in Cottage Grove is seeking a candidate for a supply chain support role. This position involves daily supply chain management tasks, such as receiving shipments, inventory management, and data audits. The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing and strong communication skills, and will work under direct supervision while contributing to efficiency improvements.

Key qualifications include a proficiency in computer software and an eagerness to learn about supply chain systems. This role is crucial for ensuring operational success and achieving customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong computer skills with a focus on Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Developing knowledge related to supply chain technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily supply chain management activities including receiving and inventory transactions.
• Coordinate material flow with various stakeholders.
• Provide analysis of root causes using available information.

Skills

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment

Strong computer skills with Excel, Word, and Outlook

Knowledge of lean, manufacturing, and business systems

Knowledge of supply chain technologies such as ERP

Effective communication skills

Problem identification aptitude

Job description

Job Details

Purpose: Role within supply chain support function. The role is primarily transactional with very limited continuous improvement time allotment. Continuous improvement expectations are basic troubleshooting within the tasks being performed and identification of opportunities to make tasks more effective/efficient. Success is measured by whether work is completed every day. The work is repetitive and while attention to detail is critical. The role works under direct supervision and receives frequent instruction.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily supply chain management activities, such as receiving (verification of shipments, checking in parts and transacting inventory), cycle counting (physically verifying the part count versus the system on hand balance), or other transactional assignments.
• Coordinate material flow with supermarkets, truck drivers, material planners, AW transportation and supplier's transportation departments.
• Provide analysis of root cause using information available through our information systems and communicate with associates.
• Utilize business processes to perform daily activities and lean tools to improve daily business processes.
• Audit data integrity on an ongoing, daily basis.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team leads, and material planners.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong computer skills with experience in Excel, Word, and Outlook preferred.
• Developing knowledge of lean, manufacturing, and business systems.
• Developing knowledge of supply chain technologies such as ERP, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Warehouse Management Systems.
• Effective communication skills through written, verbal and listening techniques and collaboration with others.
• Actively participates in creation of own development plans.
• Takes responsibility for ensuring work is completed within time and quality parameters.
• Strong aptitude in problem identification.

Values

• Excellence – We will build customer trust and loyalty by understanding and caring about exceeding customers' expectations for enduring quality and responsiveness.
• Integrity – We take pride in our commitment to do the right thing by demonstrating fairness, integrity and high ethical standards in all of our actions.
• Innovation – We will uphold our legacy of innovation and embrace change in all areas of our business as a means of attaining and sustaining leadership.
• Partnership – We will cultivate successful relationships with everyone in our business circle and strengthen them through shared values, common goals and active participation.
• Corporate Citizenship – We will continue our longstanding commitment to leadership in environmental stewardship and to make a positive impact in the communities in which we live.

ANDERSEN "CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT" — Each employee is responsible for adhering to the Andersen Code of Business Conduct.