Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Lead

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

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.