Material Analyst

Magna International•Northwood, OH

About The Position

The Material Analyst supports ERP software implementation, documentation, improvement, and training, and helps maintain accurate ERP inputs and database information. The role supports scheduling and materials administration during periods of high workload, training, or vacation coverage, and manages EDI information flows between customers, Norplas demand schedules, and supplier material schedules. The position also provides purchasing and supplier support, including supplier reviews, competitive bids and price reviews, launch-team purchasing assistance, supplier qualification, supplier ratings, agreements, and bid specifications. It monitors inventory turns and material-management performance, prepares operational reports, contributes to continuous improvement and QS-9000 activities, and helps develop computer-system solutions that improve communication and reduce non-value-added activities. The position requires an associate’s degree, though six years of related work experience may substitute; work experience combined with current schooling toward a degree will also be considered. At least three years of experience in a fast-paced environment with scheduling and materials-management responsibilities is required. The role requires the ability to stand or walk for at least eight hours a day, lift up to 15 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally, reach below the knees and above the shoulders occasionally, perform repetitive motion for four to six hours a day, and maintain close-distance vision.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required; six years of work-related experience may be substituted. Work experience combined with current schooling toward a degree will be considered.
Minimum three years of experience in a fast-paced work environment with scheduling and materials-management responsibilities.
Demonstrated understanding of MRP, production-support systems, and Windows NT.
Ability to manage multiple tasks to timely completion.
Ability to stand or walk for at least eight hours a day.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work below the knees and above the shoulders occasionally.
Ability to perform repetitive motion for four to six hours a day.
Good close-distance vision.

Responsibilities

Assist with implementation, documentation, and improvement of the company’s ERP software.
Review ERP-generated administrative reports to monitor departmental performance against company objectives.
Monitor ERP input and maintain database accuracy.
Assist with developing and implementing ERP software classes for Norplas team-member training.
Learn major job duties and assist Scheduling and Materials Administrators during high workload, training, or vacation periods.
Establish and maintain EDI software interfaces with customers and suppliers, including daily management of information flow to Norplas demand schedules and supplier material schedules.
Back up the Sales Administrator in creating and maintaining bills of material, routings, and shop-floor system activities.
Assist in developing and documenting material-control processes and procedures to improve production performance and meet QS-9000 and other company requirements.
Review the supplier base, competitive bidding, and pricing on a defined rotational schedule.
Provide purchasing support to program APQP launch teams.
Assist launch teams with supplier qualification and approval.
Gather and maintain supplier-rating information and provide feedback to internal departments and suppliers.
Generate daily management reports as required to communicate information relevant to operations.
Develop and participate in continuous-improvement programs and QS-9000 activities.
Participate in developing computer-system solutions to increase communication and reduce non-value-added activities.
Participate in developing supplier agreements and bid-specification packages and selecting suppliers for Norplas.
Monitor inventory turns and other defined criteria for material-management performance within each department.
Perform other duties as required.