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Cornerstonebuildingbrandscareers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits starting day 1

Competitive pay

Inclusive, collaborative environment

Bragging rights - market leader

Professional development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is hiring for a purchasing and supply chain specialist in Dallas, TX. You will manage POs, optimize raw material inventory with MRP and lean tools, and collaborate with multiple teams to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role requires a 4-year degree or 3-5 years of equivalent experience, plus 5 years in purchasing or supply chain. Proficiency in Excel and Oracle is expected, with lean methods and project leadership a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4 year degree or 3-5 years equivalent experience.
• 5 years' experience in purchasing or equivalent supply chain/inventory management.
• Solid understanding of information systems that support supply chain and manufacturing operations (Oracle preferred).
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and databases.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Experience using lean tools and techniques such as 5S, 5 why, A3 thinking, pull/kanban, and kaizen preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimal raw material inventory levels using MRP and lean inventory management tools.
• Place, manage, and enter purchase orders; communicate PO status with suppliers.
• Perform root cause analysis on delivery failures.
• Coordinate inventory transfers between facilities and expedite requests.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to meet plant goals for safety, quality, service, cost and staff development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple departments and facilities.
• Lead defined, medium-sized projects.
• Define problems, collect and analyze data, propose and implement improvements.
• Develop and implement processes for new product offerings and ramp plans for product changes.
• Promote safety and maintain a safe and respectful work environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Education

4-year degree or 3-5 years equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining optimal raw material inventory levels using MRP and lean inventory management tools
• Placement, management, and entry of purchase orders, as well as communicating purchase order status with suppliers
• Performing root cause analysis on delivery failures
• Coordinating inventory transfers between facilities and customer expedite requests
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to accomplish plant business goals and objectives in terms of safety, quality, customer service, and cost and staff development
• Collaborate with teams such as Customer Experience and Response, Operations Planning, Finance, Engineering, IT, Research, Development and Innovation, Logistics and other manufacturing facilities
• Lead defined, medium-sized projects
• Requires ability to define problems, collect data, analyze data, offer solutions, and implement improvements to achieve the desired results; Analyze and report inventory levels to plan, recommend and implement corrective action
• Develop and implement effective processes for new product offerings/enhancements and ramp-up/ramp-down plans for product changes
• Promote safety and ensure a safe work environment and safe employee work habits, and maintain a respectful work environment

Requires a 4 year degree or 3-5 years equivalent experience

5 years' experience working within purchasing preferred, or equivalent supply chain, and/or inventory management experience

Solid understanding of information systems that support supply chain and manufacturing operations(Oracle system preferred)

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and databases

Project management experience preferred

Experience using and teaching lean tools and techniques such as 5S, 5 why, A3 thinking, pull/kanban systems, and kaizen preferred

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits starting on your first day of work
• Competitive pay
• Inclusive, collaborative environment
• Bragging rights - you'll work for the market leader in multiple product categories
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous PTO
• Employee discount programs

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The pay range for this full-time position is $55,000-$65,000 per year + medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

• Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play . Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.
• *Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here . You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here . If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Note to External RecruitersCornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.

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