Strategic Buyer & Inventory Planner

MITER Brands; Hegins Township (PA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Team Member Discount Program

Legal Insurance

Job summary

MITER Brands, a leading residential window and door manufacturer, is seeking a Buyer Planner in Hegins, PA 17938. The role focuses on optimizing material inventory, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams, and maintaining adherence to inventory policies across the site.

The position requires 3–5 years of planning or buying in a high-volume manufacturing facility, plus strong negotiation and communication skills. Benefits include health and wellness programs and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• BS in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
• Three to five years planning or buying in a high-volume manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge and ability to deploy ASCM, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, and Lean Manufacturing concepts, ASCM training a plus.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively motivate team members and others with diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Software and DataWorks or other operating systems as required.
• Excellent problem solving and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Interprets data related to material usage to optimize investment material inventory while maximizing service to the customer.
• Communicates effectively with suppliers and internal customers to procure goods and services for the site.
• Reviews and implements all company inventory management strategies and policies to assure consistent application across the site.
• Monitors and/or plans for changing inventory requirements through participation in sales & operations planning (S&OP) processes.
• Coordinates activities that will continuously improve the inventory levels throughout the site.
• Reviews purchase orders and contacts suppliers to place orders.
• Expedites and defers the delivery of purchased items in order to meet delivery schedules.
• Reviews purchase requisitions for proper authorization levels and other required data.
• When needed obtains quotes from suppliers and assists in negotiating most cost-effective solutions for MIWD considering TAC (Total Acquisition Costs).
• Prepares spend activity reports as directed.
• Analyzes data related to raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods inventory activity.
• Communicates with production and receiving staff to monitor the status of incoming goods.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

DataWorks

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Education

BS in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ASCM training

DataWorks

Job description

MITER Brands, a leading residential window and door manufacturer, is seeking a Buyer Planner in Hegins, PA 17938. The role focuses on optimizing material inventory, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams, and maintaining adherence to inventory policies across the site.

The position requires 3–5 years of planning or buying in a high-volume manufacturing facility, plus strong negotiation and communication skills. Benefits include health and wellness programs and competitive pay.