Material Analyst/Senior Material Analyst

If you are a SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our SIDNEY, OH location, you will manage material requirements and maintain the master schedule, which includes managing MRP, Kanban, and expediting material as required to meet production needs.

In this position, you will be responsible to drive improvements in material turns, inventory accuracy, storage, packaging, and customer delivery. You will interface with suppliers, customer service, production, procurement, quality, engineering, and manufacturing. In addition, you will track and implement Engineering Change Notices (ECN) in the plant as well as help with the introduction of new products. You will also work as part of the team to ensure customer satisfaction and on-time delivery. 
 
AS A MATERIAL ANALYST/SENIOR MATERIAL ANALYST, YOU WILL: 

• Manage and develop process improvement projects for kanban pull systems to meet production and inventory targets
• Analyze data and help develop analysis tools to improve efficiencies across the materials department
• Manage MRP to ensure timely receipt of materials to meet production schedules.
• Track the progress of materials and expedite, as required.
• Manage inventory levels to meet goals.
• Identify and resolve issues that impact on-time delivery.
• 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.
• Develop 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 department.

WHO YOU ARE:
You engage in collaborative planning. You get out of your comfort zone and volunteer for assignments that represent a new challenge. You understand the importance and interdependence of internal customer relationships. You evaluate feedback and make necessary adjustments.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Four (4) year bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft, proficient in Excel
• 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
• Oracle experience preferred
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, MRP systems, shop floor controls, supply chain methodology and lean practices
• Materials and/or operations experience

Work Schedule
We offer a work-life balance to our employees. General working hours for this position are 6:30AM - 3:30PM. 

Benefits
Copeland places a high value on ensuring that employees have a good work-life balance. We provide access to a competitive benefits package, including the following: medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401k participation with a competitive immediate match, fitness center, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, and an online wellness rewards program. Immediate vacation and holiday leave are available. Employee resource groups, including a very active Diversity and Inclusion committee, ensure that the Copeland values are incorporated into everyday employee life.

Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area
Our facility is located in Sidney, OH, conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton, Troy, and Columbus. The area’s generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.

About our Location
The newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an addit