Materials Analyst

Stark Aerospace•Columbus, MS

11h

About The Position

The Materials Analyst manages the flow of materials and inventory to help meet production schedules and optimize operational efficiency. The role works with production, procurement, logistics, warehouse, manufacturing, and quality control teams to ensure materials are available on time and meet quality standards, while minimizing excess stock and waste. The position also identifies material supply issues and implements process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Occasional travel to supplier or manufacturing sites may be required.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in material planning, inventory management, or supply chain planning.
Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
Strong knowledge of material planning and inventory management best practices.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy.

Nice To Haves

APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management).
Six Sigma or Lean certifications.

Responsibilities

Analyze production schedules, sales forecasts, and historical data to create material requirements plans.
Develop and maintain material order schedules to support uninterrupted production and avoid stockouts.
Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely and accurate ordering and delivery of materials.
Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels; track material usage and inventory to prevent overstock and stockouts.
Implement strategies to reduce waste and obsolescence and optimize storage space.
Work with the warehouse team to reconcile inventory discrepancies.
Coordinate with production and manufacturing teams to ensure materials are available for production schedules.
Collaborate with quality control to ensure materials meet quality standards before production use.
Identify and address material supply issues and develop proactive solutions.
Evaluate and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce material planning costs.
Collaborate across departments to resolve material shortages and supply chain disruptions.