Materials Management Analyst II

Solstice Advanced Materials•Baton Rouge, LA

21h•$75,016 - $93,712•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing purchases of raw materials and packaging materials to support production plans and inventory targets across our internal manufacturing sites and external tolling partners. It works with suppliers and procurement to drive on-time delivery while partnering with supply planners to control inventory levels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field
2+ years’ experience in Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment
2+ years of experience in materials planning, detailed scheduling, or logistics
Strong user of MRP/ERP system (SAP preferred)
Strong team player, able to collaborate across manufacturing, logistics, planning, and commercial teams
Process improvement and problem-solving mindset and track record
Strong experience using Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience in Materials Management, Operations, SIOP, Inventory Management, MRP MPS, Procurement Logistics or Manufacturing
Good knowledge of material control systems such as MRP/SAP systems
APICS or CPIM Certification
Project management and problem-solving skills
Ability to solve complex organizational problems
Ability to influence and collaborate with all levels of the organization
Experience in leading/driving change

Responsibilities

Place and manage external Purchase Orders for assigned materials including raw material and packaging items
Monitor SAP material exception messages and planning balances daily and take action on changes to PO timing and quantity to control inventory levels and support production changes
Manage shelf-life expiration risk on key packaging materials including tracking of financial risks and driving actions to mitigate
Support supply planners for placement of purchase orders for global materials or tolling subcontracts as needed
Coordinate with logistics on equipment availability and pickup scheduling at key raw material suppliers
Coordinate with warehouse personnel on internal movement of packaging supplies to manufacturing and tolling sites
Coordinate emergency purchases to support critical manufacturing site needs in 24/7 operation, working directly with suppliers to overcome barriers
Drive Inventory optimization actions to reduce excess, reduce slow moving inventory, and actively manage inbound timing
Participate in cycle counting and Inventory accuracy processes for supported sites