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PDS Tech Commercial
Materials Analyst
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What they do
A Materials Analyst evaluates material needs and material costs for production and logistics processes of a company. May work closely with Inventory Analyst to analyze the inventory ordering process. Uses statistical models to predict material requirements and costs.
$85,955 / year median in Minnesota
+8% projected growth
Job Description
- Drive smarter supply chain decisions in electronics manufacturing as a Materials Analyst
- Turn data into action. Strengthen supplier performance. Keep production moving.
Location:
- Maple Grove, MN
- |
Schedule:
- 8am to 5pm
- |
Payrate:
- $30-$34/hour
- PDS Tech Commercial
- is partnering with a leader in the electronics manufacturing industry to find a detail-oriented, analytical
- Materials Analyst
- who can make a measurable impact across procurement, materials management, supplier performance, and cost optimization.
- Validate quotes and support purchase orders:
- Review supplier quotes against customer Purchase Orders (POs) to confirm pricing accuracy and compliance. Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving supplier invoices and receipts. +
- Maintain material master data:
- Own the integrity of the Item Master file, ensuring material information remains accurate, complete, and updated on a quarterly basis. +
- Analyze BOM costs:
- Review Bills of Material (BOMs) for cost competitiveness and work closely with Engineering, Program Management, and Commodity Management to validate costed BOMs and ensure alignment with market conditions. +
- Support purchasing and procurement:
- Review manufacturing demand for parts and supplies, verify requisitions, prepare or recommend purchase orders, and monitor material availability to help optimize inventory investment. +
- Manage supplier relationships:
- Communicate with suppliers regarding material availability, pricing, shipping, and delivery schedules. Support supplier performance reviews and provide recommendations regarding supplier changes or disqualification when appropriate. +
- Analyze performance metrics:
- Consolidate, tabulate, and analyze supplier commitments and performance data to provide meaningful insight into procurement status and supplier effectiveness. +
- Coordinate across teams:
- Participate in kick-off meetings and collaborate with site SCM buying teams, Commodity Management, Engineering, Finance, Program Management, and financial cost engineers to support bids and resolve serviceability or performance issues. +
- Conduct audits and ensure compliance:
- Perform regular cost-variance audits to confirm procurement activities remain aligned with financial targets and regional strategic policies. +
- Adapt to evolving business needs:
- Take on additional responsibilities as required by the department and business environment. What You Bring Required Qualifications + Strong analytical skills with the ability to
- consolidate, manipulate, and analyze large volumes of data accurately
- . + Strong proficiency with
- Microsoft Excel
- and general office applications. + Ability to quickly learn and effectively use
- ERP systems and department-specific applications
- . + Solid understanding of
- purchasing principles, procurement procedures, and material cost analysis
- electronics manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, materials management, or a related manufacturing environment
- . + Experience analyzing
- Bills of Material (BOMs)
- and material costs.
- smarter, faster, more cost-effective supply chain decisions—we want to hear from you.
- Apply today for the Materials Analyst opportunity with PDS Tech Commercial and take the next step in your career.
- This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
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Pay Details:
- $30.
Massachusetts Candidates Only:
- It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Health and Wellness Programs