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Cornerstone Building Brands; 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 seeking a materials inventory planner to plan and manage raw material stocks within the procurement team. The role involves maintaining optimal levels, purchasing and PO management, and collaborating with multiple internal teams.

The candidate should have a 4-year degree or relevant experience, strong Excel/databases skills, and experience with lean tools and Oracle systems. This position emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimal raw material inventory levels using MRP and lean tools.
• Place, manage, and track purchase orders; communicate PO status with suppliers.
• Perform root cause analysis on delivery failures.
• Coordinate inventory transfers between facilities and with customer expedit es.
• Participate in continuous improvement to meet safety, quality, customer service, cost and staff development goals.
• Collaborate with teams across functions including Customer Experience, Operations Planning, Finance, Engineering, IT, R&D, Logistics and other plants.
• Lead defined, medium-sized projects.
• Define problems, collect and analyze data, propose solutions and implement improvements.
• Develop and implement processes for new product offerings and ramp-up/down plans for product changes.
• Promote safety and maintain a respectful work environment.

Skills

MRP experience

Lean inventory management

PO management

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Oracle

Excel

Databases

Job description

This position is responsible for performing raw materials inventory management planning as part of the procurement team.

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

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

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.

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.

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 planfor 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 Recruiters

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