Strategic Buyer & Inventory Planner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Team Member Discount Program

Job summary

MITER Brands, a leading residential window and door manufacturer, seeks a Buyer Planner in Hegins, PA 17938 to execute site purchasing, manage inventory data, and support S&OP processes for optimized material flow.

The role requires a BS in Business or related field and 3–5 years of planning or buying experience in manufacturing. Strong negotiation, communication, and proficiency with MS Office and DataWorks are essential.

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

Supply chain knowledge

Negotiation skills

Multitasking

MS Office

DataWorks

ASCM training

Education

BS in Business / Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

DataWorks

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

MITER Brands, a leading residential window and door manufacturer, seeks a Buyer Planner in Hegins, PA 17938 to execute site purchasing, manage inventory data, and support S&OP processes for optimized material flow.

The role requires a BS in Business or related field and 3–5 years of planning or buying experience in manufacturing. Strong negotiation, communication, and proficiency with MS Office and DataWorks are essential.