Sourcing Supply Chain Analyst II

Andersen Windows • Des Moines, IA

297d • $69,529 - $107,771

About The Position

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Partnership and being a leader in Corporate Citizenship. Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. We're focused on bringing more light into people's lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Earning the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen. The Supply Chain Analyst uses tools from DMAIC, PDCA, lean, and six sigma methodologies to identify problems and analyze possible solutions. Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline. Candidate must be local to the IA area as there is no relocation for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Information Systems is preferred.
• 3-5 years of Supply Chain experience.
• Working knowledge of relevant supply chain technologies such as ERP, Manufacturing Executions Systems, Warehouse Management systems.
• Experience across multiple systems, including ERP, BCPS, Power BI, BOBJ, Visual Basics for Applications, and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge and experience with ERP systems, data mining and data reporting
• Engages with others in a way that can be developed into an ongoing working relationship.
• Seeks to understand customer needs in detail and how to satisfy them.
• Willingly accepts assignments that will expand his/her capabilities
• Strong understanding of inventory, production planning, capacity, etc. is required.
• Seeks opportunities to learn from others who have more experience and tenure in the organization

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in utilizing lean tools and methodology for problem solving and continuous improvement, including Pull, 5Y, PDCA, A3 thinking, waste elimination.
• Experience in production planning and operations environment.
• Experience with demand forecasting

Responsibilities

• Participate in supply chain projects within the value stream with consideration to the entire supply chain (plan, source, make, deliver)
• Provides a high degree of planning analysis to support decision making
• Optimize supply planning parameters that align with business requirements for service and inventory, including coordination of services and material to match production demands.
• Identifies supply chain problem areas and drives improvement in service, reduce cost, and increase inventory turns, Utilizing Supply Chain and lean tools such as Kanban, 5Y, Plan-Do-Check Act, value stream mapping and A3 thinking.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners including suppliers, supervisors and team leads, logistics/warehouse groups and material planners.
• Facilitate functional teams and meetings. Provide daily work direction to others in value stream (planners and other project participants). Works independently with general supervision
• Responsible for approx. $25-$50 million dollars of spend.
• Cost management impact of 3% or greater in value managed.
• Lead negotiations and ensure agreements properly address risk, sustainability, and meet business demand at the lowest total acquisition cost, utilizing the commodity or category manager as appropriate for mentoring and development

Benefits

• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision coverage
• Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities
• Profit sharing target of $3,500 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Wood Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree