Description:
As a Senior Materials Analyst, You Will
- Manage and develop process improvement projects for kanban pull systems to meet production and inventory targets
- Manage MRP to ensure timely receipt of materials to meet production schedules.
- Track the progress of materials and expedite, as required.
- Analyze data and help develop analysis tools to improve efficiencies across the materials department. Develop and maintain autonomous reporting dashboard for “clear to build” window to prevent production interruptions
- Manage inventory levels to meet both inventory and production goals.
- Identify and resolve issues that impact on time deliveries.
- Organize and set up daily transportation on critical timeframes to ensure timely receipt of products.
- Work through new product development at the plant with part set ups, lead times, BOM changes, etc.
- Utilize lean tools to improve supplier delivery to the plant
- Meet customer requirements, including LTL, FTL, and expedites.
- Work in conjunction with production, customer service, sales, suppliers, and procurement to meet customer requirements, including short LT and expedite requests.
- Be cross trained in other positions in the/other department(s).
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Experience & Skills
- Bachelor's degree plus 3-5 years of relevant materials experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, proficient in Excel (Pivot Tables), Power-BI
- Working experience with ERP and MRP use, Oracle
- Capable of utilizing Lean tools, such as Kanban pull systems, demand-driven supply chain, and perfect execution strategies
- Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
- Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Degree in Supply Chain/Operations or related degree
- Knowledge of manufacturing operations, MRP systems, shop floor controls, supply chain methodology and lean practices