Logistics Planner Job

About the role

The Logistics Planner oversees the end-to-end planning and execution of production orders, leading key supply chain functions including order management, work preparation, and procurement. This role also develops and implements supply chain policies, systems, and training to support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and prioritizes approved production orders; communicates schedules to production teams.
• Analyzes backlog to optimize product mix and maximize runtime efficiency.
• Sets customer target dates, production lead times, and start dates.
• Identifies and coordinates outsourced components and processes.
• Maintains and updates planning tools as needed.
• Monitors and communicates production plan progress; escalates delays as needed.
• Enters and updates complaints/claims in schedule as required.
• Provides on-time delivery reports weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly to Parallel and its parent company Armstrong.
• Attends all production meetings.
• Maintains a high level of customer focus in producing quality products and services that do not sacrifice the safety of others, one’s self, nor the environment.

Procurement

• Performs the acquisition of materials and services needed for production, offices, and facilities for Parallel AP.
• Prepares quotes, selects vendors, and negotiates purchase order prices, terms, and delivery.
• Represents Parallel AP in negotiating strategies and close deals with optimal terms with specific pricing and formulating policies with suppliers and vendors.
• Works closely with Sales Department, Project managers and Plant Production ensuring project material requirements are fulfilled.
• Communicates material status to meet production schedule and customer timelines.
• Conveys understanding of internal and external customers' needs and takes actions to ensure that such needs are met and sustained throughout the projects' cycle.
• Documents quality issues and resolves claims with vendors in a timely manner to sustain service.
• Plans for purchases with a focus on quality, building long-term supplier relationships.
• Administers and maintains supply chain document management solutions both internally and between Parallel and suppliers.
• Tracks and reports key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness through Key Performance Indicators including vendor scorecards.
• Creates, updates and maintains standard work process documentation.
• Develops and maintains positive business relationships with suppliers’ key personnel involved in or directly relevant to Parallel AP supply chain activities.
• Reviews supply chain performance with suppliers against targets, benchmarks and service agreements.
• Establishes collaborative relationships through the organization and with suppliers to work cooperatively to resolve issues and concerns of procurement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, production scheduling, or operations management.
• Experience with ERP systems and production planning tools.
• 5+ years of experience in a make-to-order manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis capabilities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and other operating systems.

Skills

• ERP / SAP experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production workflows.
• Proficiency in supply chain analytics, forecasting, and inventory management.
• Knowledge of Epicor/SAP/Ariba, ODOO.
• Ability to align supply chain activities with broader business goals and anticipate future needs.
• Clear and effective communication across departments, including production, purchasing, and engineering.
• Skilled in identifying bottlenecks and implementing timely solutions to keep production on track.
• Works well with cross-functional teams and external partners (e.g., third-party certifiers).
• Comfortable managing shifting priorities and adjusting plans in a dynamic production environment.
• Ensures accuracy in scheduling, documentation, and order specifications.
• Motivates and guides teams toward operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Balances multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.

Benefits

Standard benefit package offerings: medical, dental, prescription drugs, life insurance.

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$68,000 to $85,000” per year. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors.

Schedule

Full-Time.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for prolonged periods; repetitive motion of hands/wrists/fingers; concentrate and repeat the same physical or mental activities over and over; think analytically and be exact or highly accurate; make decisions such as to identify complex problems, develop options and implement solutions; work in a team; ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards; pay attention to and remember details; communicate effectively including active listening to understand points being made, and asking appropriate questions and not interrupting inappropriately; speak to convey information effectively; write to communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience; read to understand work related documents; move between different physical locations within and between buildings; and push, pull, carry and lift in the normal course of travel.

Work Environment

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. No PPE is required.

About the location

Englewood, Colorado is a vibrant community of about 35,000 residents located just south of Denver in the South Platte River Valley. Founded during the 1859 gold rush, Englewood began as a stagecoach stop and agricultural hub before evolving into a thriving urban-suburban city. A key historical milestone was the establishment of the Cherrelyn Horse Car in the late 1800s, a unique horse-drawn streetcar that became a local icon. Today, Englewood blends small-town charm with metropolitan convenience. It features a walkable downtown, cultural attractions like the Gothic Theatre and Museum of Outdoor Arts, and easy light-rail access to Denver and the Tech Center. With a diverse economy, family-friendly parks, and over 250 sunny days each year, Englewood offers an ideal setting for both living and working.

Why should you join Parallel?

Parallel Architectural Products is dedicated to delivering premium wood-look aluminum solutions. Proudly made in the USA and compliant with the Build America, Buy America Act, our products combine beauty, durability, and versatility for both standard and custom architectural applications. We offer a wide range of textured finishes through advanced powder-coating and sublimation, including woodgrain patterns and solid colors. Driven by innovation, we strive to exceed industry standards with cutting-edge aluminum systems that bring your vision to life-no matter the project scope. For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees. We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders.

Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow. We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders;
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.