Buyer

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 equivalent experience
• 5 years’ experience working within purchasing preferred, or equivalent supply chain, customer service, production leadership, and/or inventory management experience
• Requires ability to define problems, collect data, analyze data, offer solutions, and implement improvements to achieve the desired results
• Solid understanding of information systems that support supply chain and manufacturing operations
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and databases
• Must have demonstrated skills in written and verbal communication
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, analytical and conceptual skills
• Demonstrated understanding of information systems that support manufacturing operations within this position's scope
• 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

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. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

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