Supply Chain Planning Manager 3

Pay Grade:  16C

Job Code:  2386

Job Location:  Cottage Grove, MN

RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN SUMMARY

Renewal by Andersen is a pioneer in the window and door industry, and innovation is a huge part of who we are. Renewal by Andersen Signature Service combines the perfect combination of the best people in the industry, a superior process, and an exclusive product. As such, we take great care in building a team of skilled, passionate Difference Makers, caring for our team members’ personal and professional growth, and celebrating our differences. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where all people feel respected, valued, and driven to realize their full potential. We always have opportunities for our team members to give back to the causes they’re most passionate about, and as an Energy Star Partner of the Year for many years, Renewal by Andersen is committed to environmental health and sustainability. If you want to be a Difference Maker, Renewal by Andersen is the place for you.

SUMMARY  

The Supply Chain Planning Manager is responsible for managing and to driving continuous improvement and strategy for the Supply Chain Planning processes within the Cottage Grove, MN manufacturing operation.  We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain leader in planning, organizing, and coordinating the activities of the team. This includes hiring, onboarding, coaching, training, and performance management. The functions of this team include production planning, scheduling, direct materials purchasing, and inventory management.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Manage the plant’s planning, scheduling, purchasing, and inventory management functions to achieve the business goals.

Ensure development and management of master production schedule, personnel plans and capacity plans. 

Ensure coordination and integration of manufacturing and planning policies, processes and programs, including customer service and operational efficiencies.

Articulates the long-term vision of the company and translates into the Supply Chain strategy.

Responsible for oversight of Supply Chain Planning function and resource prioritization to achieving 3–5-year goals.

Ensures work efforts are aligned to deliver expected outcomes, on time and on budget.  Creates energy through aggressive goals to achieve breakthrough results.

Define and communicate performance targets for Supply Chain team. Hold team accountable to those targets. Provide appropriate training, tools, guidance, coaching and feedback to team.  Support and involve employees in identifying and permanently removing obstacles to performance excellence.  Provide & support developmental opportunities for team.

Strategically develops team to meet both current and future talent needs of Supply Chain.

Serve as Supply Chain business applications (ERP, Reporting System) process owner to ensure best practice tools and processes are implemented and sustained.

Coordinate with new product teams to ensure new product introductions meet customer service goals, introduction dates, and budget.

Mentor and lead Supply Chain Managers and project leaders.

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering.  Advanced degree is preferred.

10+ years of experience across end-to end Supply Chain.  Has managed teams, including other managers.

Proven success in total cost management.

Strong knowledge of Supply Chain and manufacturing processes/IT systems

Can assemble a compelling business case on a key program or project that clearly satisfies customer requirements.  

Skilled in facilitation and conflict management

Solid understanding of information systems that support manufacturing operations within this position’s scope.

Commitment to Lean Principles

Ability to teach, coach and mentor all levels of individuals in scheduling, inventory management, material flow, information systems, pull systems, kanban, etc.

Ability to address performance issues and support individuals and suppliers in identifying and removing performance barriers.

Results orientation – ensuring work is completed on time, on budget and within quality parameters.

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NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS 

MBA with Supply Chain emphasis or Master's in related field of study

More than ten years’ experience managing a dynamic Supply Chain team in a high-volume, made-to-order, and lean manufacturing environment.

Previous experience successfully implementing ERP planning and purchasing systems.

CULTURE AND BENEFITS 

“Be Orange. Be You” is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we’ll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn’t be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love the most.** It’s also why we’re committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook. 

Benefits include, and are not limited to: 

·       Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance  

·       Health Savings Account contributions  

·       Paid holidays plus PTO  

·       401(k) plan & contributions  

·       Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities  

·       Charity contributions 

·       Nationwide career opportunities 

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today. 

In 2024, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.  

Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.