Buyer​/Planner

Since 1995, Vector has been committed to hard work, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional service. Vector provides high-quality windows and doors with reliable and consistent delivery, sustainable solutions, and personalized support through our dedicated partnerships. Vector's purpose is to improve the quality of people's lives. We are committed to making a difference in our communities that we live and work in and unlocking the potential of our most valuable resource - our people.

This position has the responsibility of strategically planning and buying raw materials to meet production forecast and demand. This person needs to be a strong communicator, very analytic and can manage multiple avenues of supply into just-in-time production planning. This person will work with all areas of the company, purchasing, receiving, operations, accounting, quality, sales, and the executive team. This person must be a strong relationship builder, good listener, good decision maker and effective in a fast-paced production environment.

• Fully accountable for inventory purchases, inventory accountability, schedule attainment, raw material optimization/waste reduction, safety stock analysis and implementation, MRP setup and functionality, order-fill accountability and lead time management
• Accurate material planning to forecast and demand
• Scheduling purchases to optimize throughput based on hourly resources, supply availability and customer demand
• Manage cost through effective planning, purchasing and optimization of raw materials
• Reduce on hand inventory and manage to Just in Time needs
• Purchase specialty items as it relates to production needs
• Communicate raw material and production delays prior to commitment dates
• Strategically plan (30/60/90 day) purchases based on sales forecast, product availability and operations capacity
• This position will be the primary back up to Planner/Scheduler and be competent in production scheduling
• Other tasks or responsibilities that may be directed within the supply chain

• Window and door labor and material coordination
• Proven raw material optimization in a scheduling process
• Able to adjust in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to analyze data and adjust to output levels