JOB DESCRIPTION: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.
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.
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.
- Travel requirements about 25%
- May office out of Bayport or Cottage Grove MN depending on project assignment.
PAY RANGE:$78,824.00 - $122,176.00
CULTURE AND BENEFITS:At Andersen, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, their talent, dedication and passion enables us to be the most trusted window & door company. To support our employees, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards Package - a thoughtful combination of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to investing in each team member's wellbeing and success. While specific benefits may vary by position or location, we're proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support your well-being, growth, and future. Our benefits include:
- 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
*For employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, some benefits may differ or may not be available based on the terms of the agreement.
PROFIT SHARING: In 2026 Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $3,600 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit Sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.
We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.
