Buyer/Planner

A Buyer/Planner supports production with purchased material to fabricate windows in Warroad and Grafton.  This specific role will primarily focus on materials needed to support window fabrication – such as needs for office purchases, maintenance purchase, and or repair of equipment.  It is the Buyer/Planner’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate quantity of goods in a professional, reliable and responsive manner at the negotiated price while meeting quality, schedule and performance requirements specified by the Marvin company.

• Ensuring the acquisition of materials that are fit for use by the production support customers, including prompt resolution of any quality, delivery and supplier relationship issues at the root-cause level to ensure materials maintain a ship-to-use status.
• Managing cost and inventory levels (modifiers and pricing) as necessary of assigned material.
• Improving inventory turns, managing obsolescence, preparing outage reports and manage aged inventory.
• Making recommendations on cost reduction, inventory levels and opportunity for lot size adjustments.
• Fulfilling quotes, samples, and other information requests for internal customers in a timely manner, utilizing prompt and effective communication and follow-through.
• Working with transportation and suppliers for backhauling or shipping material.
• Working with Accounts Payable to reconcile packing slips to invoice.
• Building a supplier relationship on pricing, delivery, and all other terms of business, ensuring partnerships meet the short and long-term goals of both Marvin and its suppliers.
• Managing material ramp-up and run-down strategies and tactics, including transition and appropriate stocking levels.
• Improving internal material processes and utilization.
• Backing up and supporting the materials/supply chain/purchasing department as needed with similar responsibilities for other materials.

• Enjoy a fast paced environment; managing multiple priorities
• Learn quickly, are curious and ask questions
• Computer proficiency (ICIM, Word, Excel)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Great customer service skills
• Ability to read and understand material prints and specifications
• A desire to grow/strengthen your leadership skills
• Negotiating skills
• 2 or 4 year business related degree is preferable
• Prior purchasing experience a plus
• Knowledge/experience of Marvin product

From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities. You also belong to one of America's Top 20 Large Employers of 2024, according to an exclusive ranking by Forbes Magazine. owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities. 

For more than 100 years, we've been designing, building, and engineering premier products. Today, in our 16 locations across North America, we manufacture Marvin's portfolio of products, which includes Infinity Replacement Windows, TruStile Doors, and Marvin Coastline brands.

Together, we live our values and enjoy a culture that feels like home. Our better living approach to benefits supports you at work and beyond. From day one, you receive health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more! A few unique offerings include:

• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on whatever makes you happy + healthy
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• $$ Annual profit sharing - get rewarded for the role everyone plays in making Marvin a success
• Giving at Marvin - join coordinated volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund - financial support thanks to your colleagues and the Marvin family should you suffer a personal hardship

When you belong to the Marvin team, it's all part of the package. Apply today!

This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities of the employee. Accommodation may be made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any employment offer depends on completing a background check and drug screen to company standards.