Materials Analyst

Labconco Corporation•Kansas City, MO

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Labconco Corporation is a leading manufacturer of laboratory equipment, trusted by scientists and researchers worldwide. As a privately held, U.S.-based company with a 100+ year legacy, we are committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement across our operations. We are looking for a Materials Analyst to drive inventory strategy and operational efficiency by partnering with the Materials Manager to oversee and optimize end-to-end inventory management processes within the ERP system. This role blends hands-on analysis with cross-functional collaboration to support production, improve data accuracy, and identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and inventory optimization. You will play a key role in balancing supply and demand, supporting business decisions with data-driven insights, and ensuring smooth execution from planning through finished goods shipment.

Requirements

Expert user of the ERP and report writing system.
Utilize software tools for adhoc and routine report writing.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 8 years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to interpret data, trends, and financial impacts of inventory decisions
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Gain a solid understanding of the ERP Planning processes, (APS).

Responsibilities

Manage manufacturing introductions of new and redesigned products.
Perform inventory analysis, identify opportunities for reduction and obsolete inventory.
Monitor and understand Engineering Change Orders (ECO) and Engineering Deviation Authorization (EDA) implementation dates.
Support personnel across all aspects of the ERP system and associated software, from order entry through to the shipment of finished products.
Apply appropriate problem solving techniques for process improvement opportunities and implementation.
Determine the financial impact of business decisions related to inventory.
Coordination and active participant in inventory audit processes.
Review order backlogs and assist in determining appropriate production rates and lead times for all assembly areas.
Collaborate with IT to ensure that the parameters are configured correctly, so our ERP planning functions efficiently.
Understand production scheduling techniques for all production areas.