Materials Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary:

We’re looking for a Materials Analyst to join our team at a leading automotive manufacturing company. In this role, you’ll help manage the flow of materials from suppliers to the production floor. Key responsibilities include maintaining item master data in the ERP system, monitoring supply interruptions, and working closely with suppliers. The Materials Analyst will also support inventory performance by helping meet raw material turns and cost targets.

Department: Materials Analyst

Salary: $67,000-80,000

Reports to: Material Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains ERP system for all Material functional areas such as Item Master, BOM, ship to locations, and inventory parameters.
• Creates daily production schedules and ensures production output is recorded and posted into the ERP system.
• Communicates No Surprise Forms to customers when supply shortages occur.
• Reviews daily MRP supply reports and takes action as necessary
• Identifies Customer cum inaccuracies and supplier inaccuracies as needed.
• Tracks component inventory inaccuracies for root cause identification and corrective action(s).  Responsible for ensuring the issue(s) are corrected.
• Responsible for performing daily cycle counts and reconciliation of inventory variances.
• Tracks and submits Premium Freight events and downtime caused by supplier. Responsible for creating debit memos for cost recovery.
• Responsible for communicating DMR’s to assigned suppliers.
• Responsible for obtaining disposition on Quality Hold materials.
• Responsible to track status of supplier communication for engineering changes as proposed by program management.
• Responsible for reporting daily on all key performance measures of materials department that includes inventory valuation, cycle counts and inventory accuracy, and past due parts.
• Responsible for achieving inventory valuation and inventory turn targets for assigned products.
• Actively participates in Health/Safety/Environmental investigations and the 8D process in order to develop root cause analysis for problem resolution as required.
• Reporting accidents, occupational illnesses, and HSE&E emergencies, and inform supervisor of known HSE&E conditions which could adversely affect other team members, assets or to the public.
• Ensures compliance with all safety procedures and ensures safe working procedures in assigned production areas.
• Responsible for BOS compliance to MMSA procedures as established by SCM.
• Required to cross-train and become Master Scheduler back-up.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Materials and Logistics Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience, ideally in the automotive industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems is required; experience with QAD or MFG/PRO is a plus.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A solid, consistent work history with strong attendance. Must be adaptable and able to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Disability
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

The job description outlined above is not intended to be a detailed list of job functions or responsibilities.  It outlines the essential functions of the job.  An individual may be required to perform other duties from time to time.  The company reserves the right to amend, change or delete the contents of this description.

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