TEMP - Supply Chain Planner

At Andersen, we see possibility everywhere, every day and in everything we do. The possibility for our employees to achieve their full potential, for our communities to be stronger and for everyone to have a healthier, happier place to live.

Our portfolio of brands — Andersen Windows & Doors, Renewal by Andersen and Fenetres MQ — is crafted to serve customers across the new residential, home improvement and light commercial building sector.

Join our more than 13,000 employees who are inspired every day to deliver exceptional experiences that turn possibility into reality.

A Temporary Supply Chain Planner role is fundamental theories, principles, and concepts of supply chain, continuous improvement, and/or lean manufacturing. It will consist of performing routine assignments and understand how the role fits into the larger business process. This role is also transactional/tactical, with the remainder of time focused on continuous improvements. Continuous improvement expectations are troubleshooting within the tasks being performed, identification of opportunities to make tasks more effective/efficient, and leading/driving small-scale change to improve the standard process.

This role will also include receiving guidance along the way as well as mentoring when the opportunity arises. This is a temporary position. Within this role there will be areas of planning, scheduling and inventory accuracy. Includes execution of processes, investigating discrepancies, developing corrective actions, with an understanding of business impacts of decisions. Coordinating procurement of material to match demands and communicate with suppliers what our requirements and forecast are.

• Daily analysis and communication of inventory positions and issues within the building and/or Supply Chain.
• Effective Prioritization of needs/requests of internal and external customers, capacity, preferences, and systems in a timely manner while meeting key performance metrics and financial goals.
• Ability to facilitate conversations work through challenges with off shift support.
• Gain "Super User" knowledge of all related systems required to excel in the position, this would include Baan and any additional systems that drive progress within the role.
• Create successful relationships with both upstream and down-stream partners within the Andersen Supply Chain.
• Manage continuous improvement projects related to both warehouse operations and network flow of inventory.
• Responsible for managing and escalating issues within the Andersen Supply Chain team.
• Root cause a wide range of problems from warehouse operations to technical configurations.

• Typically, a minimum of 3 years in lean manufacturing support environment
• Advanced computer skills with experience in MS Office, ERP and Reporting systems
• Practical working knowledge of supply chain technologies (ERP, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Warehouse Management Systems)
• Strong communication skills through written, verbal and listening, and presentation techniques;
  Effectively collaborate and works well with other
• Ability to understand customer needs, in detail, and consistently attend to meeting customer requirements
• Demonstrates urgency and takes responsibility for addressing critical roadblocks to achieving goals
• Strong aptitude in process improvement and problem solving

$26.90 - $39.00

At Andersen, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, their talent, dedication and passion enables us to be the most trusted window & door company. To support our employees, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards Package – a thoughtful combination of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to investing in each team member’s wellbeing and success.

Availability of benefits may differ by site or position.

• 401(k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Career…