Job summary
High School Diploma or equivalent required2-5 years of Materials analyst Experience (Automotive Preferred)Must possess demonstrated analytical capability; ability to work independently; excellent written and oral communication
Job seniority: associate level
Responsibilities
• Working directly with raw material suppliers to develop a strong, reliable on-time delivery supply base.• Evaluate suppliers by monitoring delivery and quality performance.• Establish effective communication with all suppliers using networking skills to enhance supplier performance.• Routinely coordinates logistical operations tasks with supplier counterparts and other worldwide centers of operations.• Work closely with the engineering and quality departments during New Model activities.• Responsible for Safety, Quality and Productivity of production business unit.• Responsible for purchasing, analyzing, planning and demand forecasting of raw material utilizing the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system in PLEX (an SAP type program).• Import raw materials through U.S. Customs and arrange the delivery transportation: via ocean, air and ground.• Interface on a daily basis with internal departments such as: Engineering, Sales, Warehouse Operations, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Quality, Accounting and New Model.• Responsible for maintaining the accuracy on material pricing and resolving all invoice discrepancies with the accounting department and suppliers.• Update information records: maintain delivery and schedule agreements; material masters and MRP views as required.• Expedite raw materials as required.• Create release and maintain automated purchase orders in PLEX.• Monitor supplier shipping lanes ensuring best carrier rates are utilized while providing excellent on-time delivery service.• Support all associated departments with change management of new model and engineering changes.• Basic understanding of manufacturing, fabrication and production processes used in the industry; including but not limited to: Raw material production and sourcing, Finished good processes, Distribution networks, Delivery terms and methods.
Requirements
• High School Diploma or equivalent required• Associate Degree (AS/AA); preferred• 2-5 years of Materials analyst Experience (Automotive Preferred); OR• Any combination of experience and education.• Must possess demonstrated analytical capability; ability to work independently; excellent written and oral communication, proficient using MS Office products such as Word, Excel, etc.; ability to manage multiple tasks at once; must be willing and able to learn new skills and techniques.
Key Skills Needed
• Analytical capability• Ability to work independently• Excellent written and oral communication• Proficient using MS Office products• Ability to manage multiple tasks• Willingness and ability to learn new skills and techniques
