Job Description
Join the Associated Materials Innovations team at Associated Materials, LLC, and be AMazing with us!
Who We Are
At Associated Materials Innovations, we combine our rich history in innovation with an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement of the customer experience. For decades, we have provided vinyl windows, siding, and metal building products that have helped build homes and communities across North America.
As a leading manufacturer of exterior building products and preferred product manufacturer for Alside, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas in a welcoming and supportive work environment driven by safety and our core values. Join the AMI team where you can be AMazing as we shape our future together.
Position Summary:
The Commodity Planner is responsible for monitoring inventory levels and issuing purchase orders to replenish inventory.
The Planner facilitates timely deliveries within supply chain, maximizing productivity and minimizing downtime by working directly with the production facilities. This position must also work with the Transportation department to control freight cost while maintaining appropriate stock levels. In addition, the Commodity Planner is responsible for establishing great relationships with tactical support staff at our suppliers.
Key Accountabilities:
- Establish effective relationships with the material managers at all plants, and work closely with them to address any material questions they have.
- Manage inventory levels by plant based on stocking plan and monitoring demand on assigned commodities.
- Manage and keep up to date data related to planning parameters and vendor contacts.
- Primary contact for inbound and outbound material movement.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Place daily orders from multiple vendors to fulfill demand.
- Maintain and build vendor relations.
- Work with Customer Service to manage large order lead times and expedites for third party contractors.
- Identify and expedite material to meet production demand spikes for a make to order environment.
- Report on backorders/late shipments and work with Commodity Buyer to resolve any ongoing issues.
- Work closely with Commodity Buyer on new product launches, ensuring that all the parts are in place for testing and launch dates.
- Address major forecast discrepancies with vendors to meet production demand.
- Reconcile Accounts Payable discrepancies.
- Manage non-conforming material process.
- Third party service providers
- Supplier Quality and Engineering
Required Education, Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Mid to advanced skills using all Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Planning and organization to set targets/milestones and follow through on commitments
- Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
- Ability to work well in cross-functional teams in both plant and corporate environments
About Us
When you join AMI, you are part of a leading North American manufacturing business of vinyl windows, cladding, metal siding, trim and other essential exterior building products for residential, light commercial and multifamily projects. In 2022, we introduced our composite cladding system, a first-of-its-kind solution featuring exclusive (GP)2 technology. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, AMI is part of Associated Materials, LLC, which owns and operates 10 manufacturing facilities in North America including a distribution center.
Associated Materials Innovations ... Building Products Better
Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.
Additional Information
The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Click to learn more about benefits.