Material Analyst

Magna International • Northwood, OH

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About The Position

The Material Analyst supports ERP software implementation, documentation, improvement, data accuracy, and team-member training. The role assists Scheduling and Materials Administrators during periods of high workload, training, or vacation, and maintains electronic data interchange (EDI) interfaces and information flows between customers, Norplas demand schedules, and supplier material schedules.

The position provides sales administration backup for bills of material, routings, and shop-floor system activities; supports material-control processes, supplier review and purchasing, APQP launch teams, supplier qualification, ratings, and agreements; and generates management reports. The Material Analyst also participates in continuous improvement, QS-9000 activities, and computer-system solutions that improve communication and reduce non-value-added activities. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required; six years of work-related experience may substitute for the degree. Work experience combined with current schooling toward a degree will be considered.
• At least 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 perform 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 is required.

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 development and implementation of ERP software classes for Norplas team-member training.
• Learn major job duties and assist Scheduling and Materials Administrators during periods of high workload, training, or vacation.
• Establish and maintain EDI software interfaces with customers and suppliers, including daily management of information flow to customer demand schedules and supplier material schedules.
• Provide backup to 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 bids, and pricing on a defined rotational schedule.
• Provide purchasing support to program APQP launch teams and assist with supplier qualification and approval.
• Gather and maintain supplier-rating information and provide feedback to internal departments and suppliers.
• Generate daily management reports for distribution as required to communicate operational information.
• 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 in selecting suppliers for Norplas.
• Monitor inventory turns and other defined material-management performance criteria within each department.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Magna describes an engaging and dynamic environment, employee support and resources, varied responsibilities, and development prospects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree