Materials & Systems Analyst
About The Position
The Materials & Systems Analyst drives inventory accuracy, improves material flow processes, and enhances manufacturing system performance through data analysis, auditing, and cross-functional collaboration. The role connects Operations, Materials Management, Manufacturing, IT, and Continuous Improvement teams by identifying root causes of inventory discrepancies, developing corrective actions, and supporting improvements within ERP and MES environments. The ideal candidate combines analytical capabilities with hands-on manufacturing and inventory management experience and uses data-driven decision-making to solve operational challenges. The position reports to the Materials Manager and is based in Newark, Delaware. It is fully on-site, in-office five days a week.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing, materials management, inventory control, supply chain analytics, or related operational functions.
- Experience investigating inventory discrepancies and performing structured root cause analysis.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, or similar platforms.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present data-driven recommendations.
- Knowledge of inventory control practices, cycle counting methodologies, and material transaction processes.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Experience developing dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar analytics tools.
- Experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement methodologies, or APICS/ASCM certifications such as CPIM or CSCP.
- Project management experience.
- SQL query-writing experience.
Responsibilities
- Investigate cycle count discrepancies, inventory variances, and material transaction issues to identify root causes and corrective actions.
- Partner with Production, Warehouse, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to resolve recurring inventory and process-related issues.
- Audit inventory transactions, work orders, receipts, issues, transfers, and adjustments for compliance with established procedures.
- Support physical inventory activities and reconciliation efforts while improving transaction accuracy and inventory controls.
- Monitor inventory performance metrics and identify trends requiring corrective or preventive action.
- Design, develop, and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytics tools to improve visibility of operational performance.
- Analyze manufacturing, inventory, and supply chain data to identify process-improvement and operational-efficiency opportunities.
- Develop and track KPIs related to inventory accuracy, production performance, material shortages, and transaction compliance.
- Support development, testing, validation, and enhancement of ERP and MES systems.
- Gather business requirements and collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to implement system improvements, workflows, and automation solutions.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on inventory transactions, material control processes, and manufacturing system functionality.
- Train users on inventory management best practices, system transactions, and process compliance requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence, waste reduction, and process standardization.
- Present findings, recommendations, and project updates to operational and leadership teams.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans with a large employer contribution.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
- Mental health support services.
- Legal services.
- Virtual physical therapy access.
- Fertility and family-forming benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
