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Job Description

Pay Range: $98,000 - $121,000 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.

As a member of the plant leadership team, you will manage the Purchasing and Receiving functional areas for the Prescott Valley manufacturing plant. You will be responsible for the inventory accuracy, inventory turns, timely receiving and flow of material to the line, safety within the receiving/handling team, and preventing stock-outs. You will also assist in tracking and reporting internal supply manufacturing costs, scrap/waste costs, and month-end financial close documents.

Why work at MITER Brands?

Responsibilities

  • Managing efficient and effective purchasing behavior, min/max analysis, inventory turns improvement, etc.
  • Inventory Cycle Counting including root cause and corrective action (BOM analysis and discrepancies, receiving and transfer errors, etc.).
  • Managing the scheduling process for the plant including managing efficient and effective use of plant resources balanced against inventory levels, collaboration with production on capacity planning, and maximizing customer on-time performance.
  • Safety training, near miss/incident root cause and corrective action, adherence to safety policies
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls across, purchasing, receiving, scheduling, and materials handling.
  • Management of distribution center team including warehouse efficiency, freight efficiency, timely receiving and shipping, control, and accuracy of inventory.
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis will be required to support the requirements of location management.
  • Timely and efficient flow of material within the plant inclusive of flow analysis, coordination with manufacturing leadership, equipment/storage solutions, kanbans, etc.
  • Analyze and review purchasing, costing accuracy, and manufacturing waste.
  • Support and assist in expense budgeting for materials, supplies, and other expenses.
  • Work with strategic procurement team on ensuring plant needs on lead time and pricing are met, coordination of relationships and vendor negotiating for local suppliers.
  • Clear x-functional communication including timely highlights of material risks/shortages, working across functions on solutions for materials flow, substitutions, etc.
  • Key metrics include cycle count accuracy, receipts within 24 hours, inventory days of supply, safety incident rate, number of stock-outs.
  • Active member of location Management Team and participation in location Gemba Walks, Safety Committees and daily Operations Meetings.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field is strongly preferred. A sufficient combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position will be considered.
  • Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM/APICS) certification is a plus.
  • Five plus years of inventory management.
  • Three years of experience with oversight of multiple departments.
  • Expert-level Excel skills for data analysis.
  • Knowledge of Plant Scheduling, Logistics, Purchasing, and Continuous Improvement.
  • Capability to manage teams across multiple buildings.
  • Team building and talent development skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills and solid computer skills.

ABOUT US

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.

  • Three comprehensive Medical plan options
  • Prescription
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
  • Company-paid Short-Term Disability
  • Company-paid Long-Term Disability
  • Paid time off (PTO), including Vacation, Personal, and paid Holidays
  • 401k retirement plan with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Teladoc
  • Legal Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Team Member Discount Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Yearly Wellness Clinic

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.

What We Offer

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.

  • Three comprehensive Medical plan options

  • Prescription

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
  • Company-paid Short-Term Disability
  • Company-paid Long-Term Disability
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid Holidays
  • 401k retirement plan with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Teladoc
  • Legal Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Team Member Discount Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Yearly Wellness Clinic

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

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