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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.
$84,544 / year median in South Carolina
+8% projected growth
Job Description
The Material Analyst is responsible for the overall materials function and coordinating the efforts of Production Control, Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Control; to ensure an orderly and cost, effective system is developed and maintained which will enable production and sales goal to be met while minimizing freight dollars and inventory days on hand.
Supervisory Capacity:
No Supervisory Responsibilities- Ensure on-time delivery of customer orders and acquirement of materials.
- Optimize freight and inventories.
- Implement, production scheduling, logistics and inventory control processes which ensure the availability of materials for an uninterrupted flow of production in accordance with delivery schedules, while maintaining minimum inventories.
- Select, motivate, train, and ensure development of a competent department and materials handling staff.
- Anticipate and resolve problems with short-term and permanent corrective action.
- Assist with warehouse layout and execution.
- Daily walks verifying material is stored in the proper location.
- Assist with the management of the most economical inbound / outbound transportation routes, looking for opportunities to combine shipments, milk runs, and warehouse consolidation and distribution.
Required Education Level Bachelor's Level Degree Area of Study:
Supply Chain, Business Admin, Finance or similar.- Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions. Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge) 1
- 3 Minimum Years of Experience. Less Than 1 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry. Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces. Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)
- Proficient in Excel.
- Experience in ERP and MR