Supply Chain Solutions Architect / Leader

Andersen Corporation • Oak Park Heights, MN

64d

About The Position

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Humility, Ownership, Meaningful connection, and Expertise - HOME. Headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, 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. SUMMARY: Commands a deep and wide knowledge of the end-to-end supply chain, especially within the technical systems environments and their interactions with other business functions such as finance, order, and engineering. Works with senior leaders to strategically determine initiative priority, scope and sequencing to develop and maintain a capability roadmap. Responsible for leading the effort to understand the corporate strategy and translate it into divisional strategies. Leads at a divisional level across organizational boundaries by enabling business solutions to satisfy business strategies. Identifies, drives development and implementation of required business capabilities to support the strategy. Delivers measurable value to the enterprise in KPI results, enablement of targeted business growth, and employee experience through optimized processes and technical solutions.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in supply chain, business, engineering or related degree; 10+ years' experience preferred
• Commands a deep and wide knowledge within discipline, including relevant methodologies (ERP, Lean Sigma, business process development, architecture) and interactions with other business functions such as finance, order, sourcing, IT, SC planning, logistics, manufacturing and engineering
• Capable of setting vision and strategy to support the division
• Demonstrates experience utilizing lean tools across an organization such as new product development or product flow from order to delivery
• Strong experience in building and maintaining relationships
• Experience with change management strategies and processes required to support an organization
• Applies a variety of coaching techniques to develop an individual's knowledge and skills
• Applies negotiation and conflict management techniques between two or more parties in a manner that provides a win-win solution for all
• Self-starter & self-motivated in ambiguous situation
• Ability to strike a balance between practical solutions and alignment with the architectural vision

Responsibilities

• Works with senior business and technology leaders to understand and interpret strategic needs. Develops cross business solutions and capabilities.
• Drives the creation of cross-functional strategic capability assessments and roadmaps to achieve long range goals.
• Develops and advises leadership on recommended supply chain disciplines, best practices and guidelines for the enterprise.
• Drives value to the entire supply chain, going beyond the 4 walls to engage with suppliers, customers, and other partners.
• Coaches and mentors Supply Chain Process Designers and Architects to share and utilize best practices across the enterprise.
• Develops and drives the use of common tools and processes consistent with future needs.
• Leads the design of supply chain solutions across suppliers, customers and other partners for a business unit or division.
• Benchmarks internal and external best practices and industry trends to drive solutions and capabilities. Actively continues education to stay current on industry and professional trends, capabilities, and technologies.
• Participates in strategic planning and blueprinting exercises by providing current state knowledge as well as insights into the future direction.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Wood Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees