Springs Window Fashions
Description
Springs Window Fashions is hiring for MechoShade a division of Springs Window Fashions LLC
This is an onsite role in Edison, NJ
Company Overview
Springs Window Fashions is a leader in the custom window treatment industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have 7,000 associates with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Our custom window treatments are available under the Bali, Graber, SunSetter and Mecho brands in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms, and showcased in large commercial buildings.
Our company has made significant investments to become a leader in product innovation.
As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating a “Best Experience” for our consumers, channel partners and associates.
We are bringing new innovations to the market at an accelerated pace and have a variety of offerings to consumers who want to improve their home décor.
Buyer/Planner
- MechoShade
Job Summary
The Buyer/Planner is responsible for managing procurement and production planning activities to ensure the timely availability of materials and components in support of manufacturing operations. This position requires close coordination with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and production teams to maintain inventory accuracy, meet delivery schedules, and drive overall supply chain efficiency.
Reporting to the Materials Manager, the Buyer/Planner will play a key role in maximizing service performance while minimizing inventory investment across select product groups. Success in this role will be achieved through a combination of detailed short-term planning and effective mid-range forecasting to balance supply and demand.
Job Responsibilities
Service (40%)
Ensure materials are available to support customer requirements while minimizing the freight costs
Collaborate with internal and external Customers and Suppliers to prioritize and deliver products and services that meet or exceed the business needs.
Procure MRO items at appropriate levels and price.
Monitor material shortages, identify and implement corrective actions
Keep material availability dates updated and accurate
Expedite critical or past due orders and revise purchase order dates.
Continuously look for service opportunities
Overall product line responsibility for service levels
Hold monthly meetings with key vendors to understand capacity/constraints.
Work with cross functional teams such as Engineering, Accounting, Sales, and Project Management to resolve issues quickly.
Inventory (30%)
Provide forecasts to major suppliers
Create and execute purchase orders based on MRP recommendations.
Follow-up on rejects to ensure they are expeditiously dispositioned
Help with new products releases and ensure they are coordinated and managed to project plans / milestones
Continuously look for inventory opportunities
Monitor "aged" inventories to identify opportunities to reduce and prevent
Overall product line responsibility for inventory levels
Get all obsolete inventory dispositioned and ultimately consumed, sold or scrapped
Source Mecho’s highly customized stampings and components at the best price and lead time possible.
Process interplant branch transfers as required.
People, Process, Culture (20%)
Review procedures and practices to identify continuous improvement opportunities
Provide a "Best Experience" to all contacts by consistently following our "Core Value and Cultural Behaviors"
Special projects as assigned
Participate in continuous improvement and safety activities.
Maintenance (10%)
Create work orders and purchase orders in accordance with our service and inventory objectives
Monitor and ensure all lead times are accurate
Help maintain system accuracy, including lead-time, minimums, current supplier information, and current purchase order data with cross functional teams.
Requirements Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering and/or graduate degree
3+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Operations preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Experience interacting with cross functional team including manufacturing, engineering, quality, materials, logistics, sales & marketing.
Demonstrated planner/buyer management skills.
Strong analytical and quantitative abilities. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Strong mathematical ability
Possess very strong analytical skills
Experience in manufacturing and material buying activities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills
Demonstrated problem resolution and crisis management
Proactive and Self-motivated with business perspective and a sense of urgency
Accomplishments which reflect teamwork, integrity, accountability, and speed
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to influence and lead.
Detail oriented, organized, and focused on quality.
Preferred candidate will have prior experience with SAP, Anaplan, and/or Friedman Corporation(Frontier software/FRN)
Cultural Behaviors
Empowerment – Trust in your people, proactive
Ownership – Take 100% responsibility for role, actions, and results
Leadership – Lead by example, direct with respect
One Team – Promote and be a part of one team
Customer First – Consider the customers’ needs before every decision
Continuous Innovation – Constantly learning, innovating, and improving
Speed – Define priorities and operate with a sense of urgency and agility
Springs Window Fashions is hiring for MechoShade a division of Springs Window Fashions LLC
This is an onsite role in Edison, NJ
Company Overview
Springs Window Fashions is a leader in the custom window treatment industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have 7,000 associates with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Our custom window treatments are available under the Bali, Graber, SunSetter and Mecho brands in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms, and showcased in large commercial buildings.
Our company has made significant investments to become a leader in product innovation.
As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating a “Best Experience” for our consumers, channel partners and associates.
We are bringing new innovations to the market at an accelerated pace and have a variety of offerings to consumers who want to improve their home décor.
Buyer/Planner
- MechoShade
Job Summary
The Buyer/Planner is responsible for managing procurement and production planning activities to ensure the timely availability of materials and components in support of manufacturing operations. This position requires close coordination with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and production teams to maintain inventory accuracy, meet delivery schedules, and drive overall supply chain efficiency.
Reporting to the Materials Manager, the Buyer/Planner will play a key role in maximizing service performance while minimizing inventory investment across select product groups. Success in this role will be achieved through a combination of detailed short-term planning and effective mid-range forecasting to balance supply and demand.
Job Responsibilities
Service (40%)
Ensure materials are available to support customer requirements while minimizing the freight costs
Collaborate with internal and external Customers and Suppliers to prioritize and deliver products and services that meet or exceed the business needs.
Procure MRO items at appropriate levels and price.
Monitor material shortages, identify and implement corrective actions
Keep material availability dates updated and accurate
Expedite critical or past due orders and revise purchase order dates.
Continuously look for service opportunities
Overall product line responsibility for service levels
Hold monthly meetings with key vendors to understand capacity/constraints.
Work with cross functional teams such as Engineering, Accounting, Sales, and Project Management to resolve issues quickly.
Inventory (30%)
Provide forecasts to major suppliers
Create and execute purchase orders based on MRP recommendations.
Follow-up on rejects to ensure they are expeditiously dispositioned
Help with new products releases and ensure they are coordinated and managed to project plans / milestones
Continuously look for inventory opportunities
Monitor "aged" inventories to identify opportunities to reduce and prevent
Overall product line responsibility for inventory levels
Get all obsolete inventory dispositioned and ultimately consumed, sold or scrapped
Source Mecho’s highly customized stampings and components at the best price and lead time possible.
Process interplant branch transfers as required.
People, Process, Culture (20%)
Review procedures and practices to identify continuous improvement opportunities
Provide a "Best Experience" to all contacts by consistently following our "Core Value and Cultural Behaviors"
Special projects as assigned
Participate in continuous improvement and safety activities.
Maintenance (10%)
Create work orders and purchase orders in accordance with our service and inventory objectives
Monitor and ensure all lead times are accurate
Help maintain system accuracy, including lead-time, minimums, current supplier information, and current purchase order data with cross functional teams.
Requirements Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering and/or graduate degree
3+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Operations preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Experience interacting with cross functional team including manufacturing, engineering, quality, materials, logistics, sales & marketing.
Demonstrated planner/buyer management skills.
Strong analytical and quantitative abilities. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Strong mathematical ability
Possess very strong analytical skills
Experience in manufacturing and material buying activities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills
Demonstrated problem resolution and crisis management
Proactive and Self-motivated with business perspective and a sense of urgency
Accomplishments which reflect teamwork, integrity, accountability, and speed
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to influence and lead.
Detail oriented, organized, and focused on quality.
Preferred candidate will have prior experience with SAP, Anaplan, and/or Friedman Corporation(Frontier software/FRN)
Cultural Behaviors
Empowerment – Trust in your people, proactive
Ownership – Take 100% responsibility for role, actions, and results
Leadership – Lead by example, direct with respect
One Team – Promote and be a part of one team
Customer First – Consider the customers’ needs before every decision
Continuous Innovation – Constantly learning, innovating, and improving
Speed – Define priorities and operate with a sense of urgency and agility