Supply Chain Process Designer I

Andersen Corporation • Cottage Grove, MN

2d • $78,824 - $122,176 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for designing and implementing the material and information flow processes within projects. Key focus is understanding the complete end-to-end supply chain system and being a key contributor on small to medium scale projects.

Requirements

• 4 year degree in supply chain, business, engineering or related degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively apply acquired knowledge and skills to a variety of assignments within a moderate range of technical difficulty.
• Working knowledge and experience in material and information flow systems and processes such as ERP, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and lean methodology.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing processes such as pull systems, kanban systems, PDCA thinking, and value stream mapping.
• Understands and applies methodologies associated with project planning.
• Strong experience in building and maintaining relationships.
• Communicates effectively through written, verbal, listening, and presentation techniques.
• Experience with change management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Seeks to understand customers needs in detail and how to satisfy them using a strong aptitude in process improvement and problem solving.
• Implement material, inventory, and information flow processes for the plan, make, source, and deliver strategies defined by business needs.
• Facilitate cross-functional team meetings, kaizen events, and value stream mapping sessions.
• Design and procure material storage systems, material handling equipment, and computer hardware on small to medium scale projects.
• Create and document basic information flow systems containing supply chain and IT deliverables to meet project objectives.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external business partners including engineers, IT, suppliers, supervisors, leads, etc.
• Communicate assigned tasks and project status to project team and direct supervisor using status reports, meeting minutes, and formal updates.
• Introduce new perspectives on existing solutions to continuously improve material and information flow processes.
• Able to work as "in-charge" lead for supply chain specific tasks.
• Informally provides direction to IT, scheduling, procurement, sourcing, vendors, etc.

Benefits

• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level