Materials Analyst

Associated Materials•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

The Materials Analyst maintains accurate inventory levels and effective control of materials in receiving and storage areas. The role monitors supplier deliveries, performs cycle counts and physical inventories, identifies shortages, damage, and discrepancies, and provides timely, accurate reporting to support operational continuity and supply chain performance. The position works with production, receiving, materials, and other departments to help meet plant safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. The role requires use of the AIMS inventory system and other AMI systems, including MRR, Power BI, Mainframe, Elwin, and Recon. It also involves shipment documentation and pickup scheduling, monitoring work-in-process inventory, and following company policies and procedures. The position includes physical work in a manufacturing and storage environment, and requires daily use of provided personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience in inventory management in an industrial environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize work assignments and strong organizational skills.
Strong teamwork capabilities.
Proficiency in MS Office and data entry.
Ability to read, speak, and understand English.
Ability to drive a forklift and obtain suitable certification.
Ability to work a 40-hour work week, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 15–30 pounds frequently during the shift.
Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for 8–12-hour shifts.
Ability to frequently bend, twist, stoop, crouch, kneel, and reach.
Ability to climb ladders, navigate narrow aisles, and maneuver in fast-paced, sometimes crowded environments.
Ability to handle, sort, and scan small products repetitively.
Good corrected vision to read labels and operate equipment, and hearing sufficient to detect alarms.
Wear provided personal protective equipment daily; PPE is required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish.
Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Perform physical inventories of specific items as needed to ensure adequate levels for plant operations.
Maintain accurate inventory records for items in the main receiving and hardware storage areas.
Perform cycle counts and provide timely feedback to the Materials Supervisor.
Generate a daily list of materials for the outage report, including items with zero stock.
Report shortages and damaged inventory to the Receiving Clerk or Materials Supervisor.
Communicate material shortages to Production in advance to help prevent disruptions and downtime.
Maintain an organized and accurate inventory system with a high sense of urgency and pride in the work.
Use the AIMS inventory system and other available AMI systems, including MRR, Power BI, Mainframe, Elwin, and Recon.
Generate bills of lading for freight shipments and schedule pickups.
Monitor Production work-in-process inventory levels against production planning.
Monitor supplier delivery status to support on-time deliveries, follow up with planners, and initiate supply chain NDAs.
Practice, enforce, support, and promote HR, safety, quality, and delivery policies and procedures.
Make data-based decisions to support safety, quality, delivery, and cost KPIs.
Cooperate with other departments to help the plant meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost KPIs.
Cross-train in other Receiving areas as assigned by the Materials Supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Materials Supervisor and Manager.