Buyer/Planner

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Apogee is a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.5 billion. We provide distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings, and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. To learn more visit: www.apog.com.

The Apogee Performance Surfaces segment has grown from $100M to $200M in revenue through a recent acquisition. Our brands in the Performance Surfaces portfolio develop and manufacture high-performance coated materials for a variety of applications, including wall decor, museums, graphic design, architectural interiors, digital display, and industrial flooring markets. We are the global leader in anti-reflective, conservation grade electrostatic dissipative, high-definition, and abrasion resistance coatings, that provide protection, innovative designs, and exceptional durability.

Position Summary

The Buyer/Planner position is a key role within our operations team. Excellent organizational skills, ability to balance short term priorities and exceptional information analysis skills are a necessity. Key objectives will be achieving/improving, exceeding targeted customer service levels, managing inventory levels and targets and managing supply and demand with the global supply chain.

Responsibilities

Production Scheduling

• Develop and maintain production schedules in alignment with demand forecasts, sales orders, and inventory strategies.
• Translate sales forecasts and customer orders into executable production plans.
• Proactively adjust schedules to accommodate changes in demand, supply, or production capacity.
• Analyze and manage MRP, source lists, and material master data/parameters.

Shop Floor Scheduling & Coordination

• Release and prioritize batch tickets based on production needs.
• Monitor progress of work orders, adjusting schedules to optimize efficiency and meet urgent customer requirements.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to resolve scheduling conflicts and minimize delays.

Inventory Management

• Coordinate planning and replenishment of raw materials and components.
• Oversee inventory parameters, reporting, planning & control, and product life cycle management.
• Apply statistical models and analytical tools to monitor buying patterns and optimize stock levels.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and stock issues.

Purchasing & Supplier Management

• Manage procurement of raw materials from approved suppliers in support of production schedules.
• Maintain purchase order status and shipment tracking within the BatchMaster system.
• Monitor supplier performance, ensuring on-time deliveries and resolving discrepancies (e.g., invoices, shipments).
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships, holding suppliers accountable to business standards.
• Mitigate risk by identifying and validating secondary sourcing options with internal teams.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and present monthly reports for leadership review.
• Provide consignment inventory reporting and analysis.
• Conduct market and delivery condition assessments to evaluate material availability and support business decisions.
• Identify and communicate product and material availability risks proactively.
• Support cross-functional teams (customer service, sales, product management, and production) with insights aligned to business and product strategy

Personal Attributes and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Business, Supply Chain/Logistics, or Operations Management required.
• Minimum of 3 years of supply chain experience in planning and procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• ERP experience required; SAP BatchMaster system experience strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of supply chain concepts and their practical application.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Effective negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Work Environment

This job is primarily performed in an office environment. The noise level in the office is generally moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently interacts with individuals on the plant floor, near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the production environment is usually loud.

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.