Materials Analyst

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Position Summary:

The Materials Analyst is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material flow to support manufacturing operations while optimizing inventory investment and supplier performance. This role balances service, cost, and inventory by aligning procurement activities with production demand, managing supplier relationships, and maintaining accurate system planning parameters.

 

The position plays a critical role in supporting operational stability, Continuous Improvement, and on-time delivery to customers by ensuring the right material is available at the right time, in the right quantity, at the lowest total cost.

Key Responsibilities:

Material Planning & Procurement Execution

• Analyze SAP signals to determine material requirements aligned to production schedules.
• Issue purchase orders and manage order confirmations, expedites, and de-expedites as required.
• Maintain Visual Pull / demand-driven inventory strategies to support constraint management.
• Ensure continuity of supply to prevent production disruptions.
• Coordinate with Production, Scheduling, and Operations to align material availability with build plans.

 

Inventory Optimization

• Monitor and adjust planning parameters including safety stock, lead times, and order quantities.
• Drive reduction of excess and obsolete inventory while maintaining required service levels.
• Support cycle review of inventory health, usage trends, and forecast alignment.
• Balance lowest practical inventory with highest achievable fill rate.

 

Supplier Management & Performance

• Manage assigned supply base including delivery performance, responsiveness, and issue resolution.
• Review open order reports and proactively address shortages or risks.
• Partner with Strategic Sourcing to support supplier transitions, cost initiatives, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure procurement is executed only through Approved Supplier List sources.
• Support lead-time reduction and supplier performance improvement initiatives.