Material Analyst

Copeland • Cudahy, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Analyst is responsible for ensuring material availability aligned with the SIOP plan while optimizing inventory levels and supplier performance. In t his role , you will serve as a key link between demand planning, supply planning, procurement, manufacturing, and finance to support a balanced, executable plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related field, or 3-5+ years of experience in material planning or supply chain analysis.
• Strong understanding of MRP and demand planning concepts.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite).
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong understanding of SIOP processes .
• Analytical thinking and scenario planning
• Attention to detail with a big-picture mindset
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Translate approved SIOP plans into actionable material requirements.
• Validate material feasibility of the consensus demand plan.
• Identify capacity or material constraints that impact supply plans.
• Provide input into monthly SIOP meetings regarding material risks and upside o pportunities.
• Support scenario modeling for demand changes, new product launches, or supply disruptions.
• Execute and maintain Material Requirement Planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, lot sizing).
• Monitor exceptions and proactively resolve shortages.
• Maintain accurate planning data in ERP system.
• Escalate supply risks that could impact production schedules.
• Work with Commodity team to develop mitigation plans for long-lead or high-risk components.
• Work closely with Supply and Demand planners to ensure alignment.
• Provide analytics to leadership on material availability.
• Support Engineering on new product introduction material readiness.

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more.
• We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level