Planner Jobs in Toledo, OH

Summary

Pay Range : $60,000 - $75,000 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. We are looking for a Buyer Planner for our Temperance, MI location.

This position will be responsible for releasing purchase orders, monitoring, and managing inventories (approximately $12 MM annual spend comprised of approx.1000 SKUs) required to support Manufacturing. Daily interactions with suppliers will be required to ensure supplier execution and performance. Flexible hours are sometimes required in this position, specifically during the issue resolution process with a supplier. This position makes most decisions independently and involves the Materials Manager as exceptions occur. This position will not have direct reports. Business travel will be infrequent but occasionally necessary.

Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned

• Responsible for following the established process of purchase order placement and delivery confirmation to ensure an uninterrupted supply of material.
• Review material demand requirements against on hand quantities and vendor lead times, respond appropriately based on results of review.
• Routinely review inventory levels on the shop floor and issues replacement purchase orders as needed
• Ensure inventories are reasonable and adequate based on direction from Materials Manager and daily demand requirements from Manufacturing.
• Executing duties in the material replenishment systems that are triggered through visual management techniques such as Kanban. Participate in developing new processes to enhance the material replenishment system.
• Work with Suppliers to resolve quality and delivery issues as well as track compliancy.
• Identify the need for expedited deliveries and schedule accordingly.
• Participate in physical inventories and review counts for accuracy and viability.
• File purchase orders and packing slips to ensure accounting compliance.
• Validate purchase order price and invoice prices to ensure the correct prices are being charged.
• Participate in supplier negotiation and work toward overall lower total cost for the organization.
• Assist with daily cycle counts, month end and the year-end inventory process.

Qualifications

About Us

As our Talent Acquisition Team is centralizing, we take a stance to abide by the US Pay Transparency Laws. Since states have different requirements and we conduct business in multiple states across the US, we have a standard practice to have benefits and pay ranges on all of our job postings. for details.

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.

MITER Brands, also known as MI Windows and Doors, Milgard and PGT, is 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.