Materials Analyst

Linamar CorporationMuscle Shoals, AL

About The Position

The Materials Analyst role provides high visibility and an opportunity to employ critical thinking in a fast-paced, highly automated environment. Specifically, you will deploy inventory strategies; assume daily management of supply and constraints, status reporting and escalation to meet customer and production demands.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management, or related field or combination of education/relevant work experience.
  • 1- 3 years materials/production control experience.
  • ERP experience required, PLEX or IFS experience preferred.
  • Experience in working with MRP and other inventory systems.
  • Competent in working with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Committed to continuous improvement and learning.
  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written - ability to deal with individuals at different levels within the organization.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

  • PLEX or IFS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Interface with customers and suppliers regarding customer and production demands
  • Use customer and Linamar systems to analyze customer releases.
  • Plans, prepares, issues, and controls production schedules and material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of materials timed to meet production needs, ensure on-time deliveries to customers, and effectively/efficiently use resources.
  • Reviews, tracks, and coordinates changes to the schedule to ensure customer deliveries are on time and the plant is level loaded.
  • Works closely with Production Management to optimize use of resources.
  • Communicates effectively with Customer Service coordinator on any delays affecting on-time delivery.
  • Order materials from suppliers. Determine type and quantity of materials and components required to maintain Production schedules.
  • Work closely with suppliers to ensure that the company’s supply needs are adequately met in a timely manner.
  • Work with Materials Manager to optimize min/max inventory levels of finished, WIP and raw materials.
  • In a timely manner escalate to the Materials Manager and/or corporate buyer in the event of material availability issues which would impact production.
  • Develop recovery and contingency material plan in order to support customer requirements.
  • Perform inventory cycle counts with specific attention toward root cause analysis of inventory deviations working with the team to implement corrective actions.
  • Assist in physical inventory.
  • Review engineering changes and make effective date / change timing recommendations to avoid obsolescence.
  • Participate in APQP activities for new programs.
  • Production Planning
  • ERP Systems Supervision
  • Administrative Assistance
  • Material Analytics
  • Warehouse planning and implementation
  • Dunnage Management
  • Proxy to Material Planner
  • Other Assigned Tasks as Needed

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Opportunities for career advancement.
  • Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
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