Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

The Supply Chain Lead is responsible for leading and optimizing all aspects of the Mesquite plant supply chain to ensure superior customer service, operational excellence, and inventory performance. This position provides leadership across planning, scheduling, procurement, logistics, inventory management, and customer care functions while aligning supply chain strategies with business objectives.

The role is accountable for balancing supply and demand, driving service performance, maintaining inventory targets, and supporting the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. As a key member of the plant leadership team, the Supply Chain Lead partners closely with Operations, Commercial, Customer Service, Logistics, Sourcing, and Finance teams to maximize service, cost, and cash performance while fostering a customer‑centric and continuous improvement culture.

Plant Leader, Mesquite Facility

Purchasers, Schedulers, Customer Care Representatives, Expeditors, Logistics Coordinators, and Inventory Control Personnel

Supply Chain Leadership

Lead and develop the Mesquite Supply Chain team, including scheduling, procurement, logistics, inventory control, and customer care functions.

Establish clear goals, KPIs, and performance expectations that align with business objectives.

Own and manage the plant Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) process to ensure alignment between customer demand, production capacity, and material availability.

Lead regular supply and demand reviews to identify risks, resolve constraints, and implement mitigation plans.

Maintain planning system integrity, ensuring accurate demand, inventory, and supply data.

Partner with commercial, operations, and sourcing teams to develop short- and long‑term supply plans.

Support annual operating plans and forecasting activities through capacity, inventory, and supply analysis.

Inventory Management

Establish and validate inventory strategies and targets to achieve customer service, working capital, and operational objectives.

Monitor inventory performance and proactively address supply shortages, excess inventory, and slow‑moving materials.

Lead cross‑functional discussions regarding inventory optimization opportunities, including network balancing, cross‑docking, and production prioritization.

Ensure inventory accuracy and control processes are maintained.

Customer Service & Logistics

Foster a customer‑first culture focused on service excellence and responsiveness.

Monitor key service metrics, including On‑Time and Complete (OTC) performance, and lead corrective actions when targets are not achieved.

Serve as the escalation point for critical customer service, supply, or logistics issues.

Optimize logistics networks, transportation planning, warehouse operations, distribution strategies, and warehouse space utilization to improve service levels, maximize storage efficiency, and reduce operational costs.

Partner with Logistics and Customer Service teams to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Lead initiatives focused on improving service, reducing costs, optimizing inventory, and enhancing supply chain agility.

Utilize data‑driven decision‑making and root cause analysis to resolve operational challenges.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Champion Owens Corning's safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Integrate safety expectations into supply chain operations and employee development activities.

Support site safety initiatives and drive accountability for safety performance.

Ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.

Minimum 5-7 years of progressive supply chain, operations, logistics, planning, customer service, or materials management experience.

Experience with demand planning, inventory management, procurement, logistics, and customer service.

Experience supporting supply chain operations within a warehouse, distribution center, or distribution‑focused manufacturing environment preferred. Knowledge of warehouse management, distribution operations, inventory storage strategies, space optimization, material flow, and warehouse efficiency improvement initiatives is highly desirable.

Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, SAP preferred.

Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.

This is a full‑time position requiring weekday (Monday - Friday) work onsite at the Mesquite manufacturing location. This position may require up to 10% domestic travel.

Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.

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