Materials Process Analyst

Generac Power Systems•Oshkosh, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Generac is a leading energy technology company with over 60 years of history, dedicated to energy innovation and evolving into an energy technology solutions company. The company aims to power a smarter world and its people are united by efforts to inspire change, impact community, achieve positive results, and innovate the industry. The Materials Process Analyst is responsible for all internal processes and related systems (ERP) involving material flow, from inbound supplier material through outbound finished goods, including distribution centers and production facilities. This role is a key operations resource focused on improving internal efficiencies (avoiding line shortages), customer on-time delivery, and inventory turns (inventory accuracy). The analyst drives business solutions and practices using Generac’s Operating Model to manage material flow. Success is measured by documenting and implementing standard work processes and system usage that lead to significant continuous improvement in material handling, inventory accuracy, cycle counting, shipping, and timely transactional reporting, as evidenced by ongoing improvements in delivery performance, cycle count progress and accuracy, uninterrupted material movement for production lines, and adherence to standard material control processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree OR 4 year related experience (preferably Business or Supply Chain)
5+ years’ experience in material control systems and processes
A solid track record for performance and progression within operations, business and supply chain
Proficient experience with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
Ability to provide a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
Problem solving and conflict resolution experience
Ability to read, write, understand and effectively communicate pertinent information and standard work
Knowledge of key warehouse & materials functions (i.e. Receiving, Material Flow, Inventory Management, Stock Transfer Orders, Replenishment Techniques)
Demonstrated process improvement and systematic process improvement skills
Effective organization and planning skills
Ability to investigate and troubleshoot flow/process issues
Ability to work collaboratively with other people and departments
Demonstrated relentless drive and determination to achieve success
Demonstrated ability to influence senior management, teams and individuals across multiple cultures, disciplines and geographies

Nice To Haves

Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP
CPIM
CSCP

Responsibilities

Ensures efficient and accurate materials presentation to support material flow
Provides processes and systems that optimize daily warehousing operations including staging, cycle count, and storage of materials
Ensures documentation and system usage for material flow within the Supply Chain from inbound supplier material through outbound shipments
Oversees inventory management processes and material control, accuracy, and established inventory guidelines and procedures
Partners with Quality, Purchasing and Production to develop effective and efficient solutions to customer quality and delivery issues and to achieve objectives and KPIs
Ensures high level of communication between planning, purchasing and production to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction
Develops and implements standard process and strategies that enable production efficiency improvements
Develops and challenges resources to improve performance through systems utilization and process improvements
Supports material/inventory management best practices including Warehouse Management (Cycle Count Accuracy, Transactions, Bar Coding, RFID) and Fill Rate
Provides support and knowledge for materials staff development through education, training, coaching, mentoring and certifications in the execution of improvement priorities and the achievement of key performance indicators
Act as SAP Super User within functional areas as assigned