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- JELD-WEN, Inc.
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Grinnell, IA
FULL_TIME
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JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Buyer to join our growing team.
Summary:
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager and residing within the central Supply Chain team which supports our North American Doors and Windows businesses, this position will manage the tactical execution of the supply chain as it relates to the replenishment of raw materials to JELD-WEN manufacturing facilities located across North America. This role has direct responsibility to drive improvements in Supplier OTIF (On Time and In Full), TIRA (Target Inventory Range Attainment), and Forecast Accuracy. The candidate selected for this role will be capable to effectively work cross-functionally with Sourcing, Logistics, Operations, and Accounts Payable to minimize supply chain disruptions and drive out waste from the value stream. Additionally, this person will provide leadership and direction to the suppliers they manage and internal business stakeholders as it relates to these objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.- Timely initiation of purchase orders in ERP system. Ensure all materials are available for forecasted and/or confirmed customer order fulfillment according to facility needs.
- Communicate with production facilities and suppliers with a high level of frequency and engagement to ensure material availability.
- Set and manage planning parameters (safety stock, lead times, forecasts, order quantities) to achieve and sustain targeted inventory levels.
- Analyze inventory variances and projected stockouts to determine root cause and take corrective actions to mitigate future reoccurrences.
- Lead shortage mitigation and recovery planning efforts to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Work closely with Sourcing Category Managers to develop and execute sourcing strategies that align to our Lean materials management strategy and improve the velocity of raw material flow throughout the value stream.
- Manage transition and timing of product offering changes (engineering changes, new product launches, product line obsolescence, vendor changes)
- Drive actions with Suppliers, Materials Managers, Logistics Managers and Commodity Managers to achieve On Time Delivery targets and to develop and maintain the Plan For Every Part required to optimize material flow and inventory investment for assigned product lines through the entire value stream.
- Onboard new suppliers to ensure compliance with Supplier Delivery Standards as they relate to material presentation (packaging), on-time delivery expectations, supplier labeling standards, lead time expectations,
- Effective communication skills and the ability to lead / influence without direct authority
- Ability to plan replenishment of multiple SKU production materials
- Analysis of inventory variance and the ability to identify the root cause (BOM errors, forecasting errors, parameter settings, plan vs actual lead times, etc.)
- PO generation and dispute management
- Supplier issue resolution and escalation
- Management of suppliers across multiple (20 ) manufacturing sites
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience: Two year Associates degree or Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S.) from college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience. APICS OR ISM Certification
Language Ability: Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, remote counterparts and downstream internal customers, and functional leadership. Ability to discuss supplier relationships with Strategic Sourcing teams.
Mathematical Ability: Ability to utilize basic statistics and mathematical formulas common in the Supply Chain and Logistics functions. Ability to create and adapt basic concepts and apply them to large data sets. Basic understanding of cost-benefit analysis and cash flow optimization with respect to inventory investment.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to translate individual performance goals to identify improvement opportunities.
Computer Skills: This job is almost exclusively computer and phone based. General computer use skills required include but are not limited to;- Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word
- Intermediate Excel functionality required – PIVOT Tables, Vlookup, basic statistical formulas, etc
- Internet commerce tools (email, web-based fulfillment, EDI)Ability to extract and import data for analysis in Excel
- Industry standard MRP (SAP, Oracle, Syteline, JD, etc) experience preferred
- Progress language-based MRP experience helpful, but not required
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. This job requires the employee to communicate via phone so must be able to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to move around an office environment and participate in group meetings away from the primary work zone within the office building.
Travel: Limited (5-10%) travel will be necessary to familiarize the individual with plant operations and collaborate with off-site partners.
About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.
JELD-WEN is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., the company operates facilities in 16 countries in North America and Europe and employs approximately 18,000 people. Since 1960, the JELD-WEN team has been committed to making quality products that create safe and sustainable environments for customers, associates and local communities. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide; LaCantina™ and VPI™ in North America; and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit jeld-wen.com.
In 2022, Newsweek named JELD-WEN as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies.
What We Offer
Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc.
JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.
JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.
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Des Moines, IA
FULL_TIME
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FULL_TIME
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- Manitou Americas
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Sioux, IA
FULL_TIME
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Des Moines, IA
FULL_TIME
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Des Moines, IA
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About Iowa
Iowa (/ˈaɪəwə/ (listen)) is a state in the Midwestern United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states; Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest and Minnesota to the north.
In colonial times, Iowa was a part of French Louisiana and Spanish Louisiana; its state flag is patterned after the flag of France. After the Louisiana Purchase, people laid the foundation for an agriculture-based economy in the heart of the Corn...
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Income Estimation for Buyer jobs
$63,787 to $80,953
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What does a Buyer do?
Buyer
Participate in the invoice approval process to ensure that supplier invoices are in accordance with purchase order terms and conditions, and resolve issues as necessary.
May 20, 2023
Implement proactive problem solving and improvements that allow more efficient data entry, within pre-established parameters.
May 17, 2023
Manage preparation, implementation and execution of procurement processes.
May 08, 2023
Interact with various stakeholders to identify business needs, build relationships and sell the features and benefits of early procurement involvement.
April 25, 2023
Provide outstanding customer service and ensure customer satisfaction.
April 09, 2023
Actively manage supplier performance through consistent communication to ensure proper adherence to purchase order terms and conditions.
March 17, 2023
Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
February 16, 2023
Organize/coordinate, analyze/interpret, problem solve, plan, communicate, prepare written communications, access to laboratory and GMP areas may be required.
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Create and review statement of need, market research, brand name justification, and independent government cost estimate documents for past, current, and upcoming procurements.
December 29, 2022
Review supplies, works and services to ensure compliance with company procedures and best procurement practice.
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