Buyer Planner

Job Description Pay Range :

$62,000

• $77,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications MITER Brands™ is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments.

MITER Brands, also known as Milgard, MI Windows & Doors and PGTI is one of the nation's largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with plants across the country. Under general supervision, the Buyer Planner Manages flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between sections or departments. Coordinates material needs for manufacturing lines of difficult complexity or with greatest financial impact if errors occur. Initiates and follows established procedures. Makes decisions affecting the financial performance of the company. Executes strategic action plans. Implements and maintains processes that support Supply Chain department metrics. Receives requisitions and/or request for purchase and/or execute material release against an active supply agreement then enters into the MRP II system. Why work at MITER Brands? Responsibilities Data Entry

• Will be required to transfer data from one document to another. Maintaining Quotes & Pricing
• Will be required to ensure that all part quotes and pricing are up to date. Understand Planning Workbooks
• Each planner will have a personalized Bucket based on their production lines. Must be able to read and comprehend their buckets. Plan Individual Production Lines
• Each planner will be responsible for multiple lines; learning to prioritize stock-outs and maintaining stock levels will be critical. Convert Requisitions to Purchase Orders
• Will be responsible for sending system generated Requisitions to each vendor after reviewing their planner workbook. Submit Tech Connects for BOM corrections
• If needed Tech Connects will need submitted to help fix demand issues with parts. Expediting & Prioritizing Low Stock Items
• In the event of a stock out or low stock status, the buyer planner will need to be able to execute and expedite material to limit the amount of disruption for production line(s). Purchase Order Maintenance
• Maintaining and closing PO's as needed. Review Supplier Delivery Performance
• Weekly Supplier Delivery Performance Reports will need to be reviewed and updated by each planner. Daily Tier Walks with Production
• Morning Tier Walks will be necessary to ensure collaboration and communication continues. Understanding Blueprints
• Needs to understand basic Blueprint reading.

Often the planner will need to help other departments identify material. Ability to maintain and modify backhaul schedules for necessary suppliers. Others as requested. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business preferred Willing to travel domestically on occasion as needed Must demonstrate planning, analytical, and organizational skills. Customer service skills are a plus. Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in purchasing and/or Supply. Experience using common PC software, including MS Office, working knowledge of ERP with an understanding of bills of materials and supporting data of the operating system and the understanding and ability to apply the principles of Lean Manufacturing and Kanban systems required. Physical & Environmental Requirements 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. Manufacturing floor environment with frequent walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery. Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone. What We Offer Our benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness for you and your eligible spouse/dependents. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and generous paid time off to help you balance your life. Below is a list of benefits you will enjoy while working with our company.

• Three comprehensive Medical plan options Prescription Dental Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid Holidays
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Teladoc
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Yearly Wellness Clinic MITER Brands, also known as MI Windows and Doors, Milgard and PGT Industries are an equal-opportunity employer.

The company does not discriminate based on religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected category.