This position can be located at our Scranton, PA, Wilmington, OH, and Jeffersonville, OH manufacturing facilities with a hybrid work schedule.
The AZEK Company (www.azekco.com) is a $1 Billion and growing industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance, and environmentally sustainable building products, with a focus on decking and outdoor living. Consistently recognized as the market leader in innovation, quality and aesthetics, products across AZEK's portfolio are made from up to 100% recycled material and primarily replace wood on the outside of homes, providing a long-lasting, eco-friendly and stylish solution to consumers. We are committed to accelerating the use of recycled material in the manufacturing of our innovative products, keeping millions of pounds of waste out of landfills each year and revolutionizing the industry to create a more sustainable future. In June 2020, we completed a highly successful IPO (NYSE: AZEK).
At AZEK, we don't just accept diversity - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. AZEK is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative-action employer.
We are thrilled to share that The AZEK Company was recognized in 2021 as a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the planning and purchasing of WIP and finished goods to support target stocking levels and assure reliability of supply into plants and attainment of our service levels to our customers. This position is also responsible for supporting the team members with process oversight/improvement and direct coordination with the Plant Production,
Position Responsibliites
Your primary duties and responsibilities will be:
Develop and maintain healthy overseas supplier relationships.
Coordinate all activities involved with identifying, ordering, and scheduling the requirements for finished goods and purchased WIP components.
Confer with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
Utilize the Master Production Schedule to plan material/component availability, enter new component purchase orders, and communicate purchase orders to suppliers.
Determine and maintain inventory levels necessary to achieve overall company goals by balancing risk and reward. Adjust for seasonality, as required
Schedules timely delivery of materials; evaluates material supply and demand; establishes ROP/ROQs based on forecasts and Plan for every part visible in histogram.
Visit supplier at Tijuana, Mexico and proactively help them resolve shipping and receiving issues
Assists receiving with delivery discrepancies (missing paperwork/overages/shortages,etc.)
Discuss defective or unacceptable goods with suppliers to resolve commercial issues.
Develops, finalizes, and communicates the material requirements plan for the site that meets customer demand on timely availability.
Plans, prepares, and controls material availability to ensure a flow of approved materials meeting production requirements considering storage conditions and capacity.
Ensure on time deliveries by follow up and working with supplier and logistics as needed.
Proactively advises management of material events that can potentially disrupt the production plans. Work cross functionally to explore mitigating options
Schedules and expedites the approval of materials to support the production schedule and other Project activities.
Measure supplier delivery performance and address opportunities.
Manage inventory levels in multiple locations.
Require 10-20% travel.
We Believe The Successful Candidate Will Have
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Must have a continuous learning mindset to reflect from the past to make the future better.
Ability to prioritize.
Customer and supplier focus
Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook
Knowledge of inventory planning, purchasing procedures, inventory management and supply chain concepts.
Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team environment.
Problem-solving mindset with the ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
Educational Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or
5+ years' planner/buyer manufacturing experience is preferred (Bachelor's degree can be waived)
Experience:
Experience using an ERP system; JDE experience a plus.
Understanding of material requirement concepts.
Strong communication, planning, organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to problem solve and implement effective corrective actions.
Proficient to advanced with MS Excel and proficient with MS Office (Word, Outlook)
Be flexible enough to change with an ever-changing business environment.
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Compensation for roles at AZEK varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. The annual salary for this role in Scranton, PA: $65,000 to $72,000, Wilmington, PA: $68,000 to $75,000 and Jeffersonville, OH: $68,000 to $75,000. In addition to base salary, we offer generous bonus and incentive opportunities that significantly increase earning potential.
"Are you concerned that you don't meet every requirement listed above? Don't let that stop you from applying! Studies reveal that some applicants refrain from applying for jobs unless they fulfill every single requirement. We don't believe in the notion of a "perfect" candidate. If you are confident in your ability to excel in the role, adapt swiftly, and are committed to contributing to our mission of building a more sustainable future, we warmly welcome your application."