NPI Materials Analyst

Polaris Inc•Wyoming, MN

57d•$63,000 - $83,000

About The Position

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE. As an NPI Materials Analyst you will be a key project team member charged with leading material coordination and planning activities of externally sourced components for Powertrain Engine programs within our Global Business Units (GBU) at Polaris. You will provide project analysis and be responsible for tracking and reporting key project metrics related to materials. You will serve as a subject matter expert for materials management practices within the new product development phase of the product lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain/operations preferred.
3+ years of relevant experience (materials, planning, or sourcing) required.
Effective time-management, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
Solid understanding of material requirements planning (MRP).
Superior analytical skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills including conflict management.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including intercultural communication.
Ability to synthesize large amount of data quickly and stay calm under pressure.
Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook) supported by matching verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge Bill of Materials (BOM) and structure.
Knowledge of International Trade Compliance rules and practices.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Provide clear, concise, and accurate project analysis to the program leaders and team.
Accountable for tracking and meeting key project metrics.
Lead material coordination for multiple projects simultaneously.
Coordinate purchase orders, requisitions, request for quotes, and other similar documents related to the sourcing of product for unreleased parts or prototypes from suppliers.
Facilitate pilot build readiness meetings with a cross-functional team to collectively set strategy for tooled parts vs proto-type parts on a build to build basis and to address schedule risk and mitigation plans.
Formulate expedite plan for each pilot build including forecasting expense and gaining pre-approval.
Provide weekly exception reporting on new parts setup status including release status and item master elements that require action from sourcing and engineering teams, and drive action to drive closure.
Attend pilot builds within the plant as a part of the immediate response team to quickly resolve potential parts issues.
Analyze and manage MRP schedules for new parts and ensure timely part PO placements.
Coordinate transportation and logistics methods with input from the supplier, Polaris transportation vendor, and receiving department to ensure parts are identified correctly and delivered in a cost-effective manner.
Manage shipping schedules with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of parts.
Communicate shortage risk to plant materials and sourcing team though use of the shortage database, as well as following additional escalation processes.
Facilitate smooth transition of responsibility of materials management from the development team to the Materials, Planning & Logistics (MP&L) team upon release for production to support steady, stable production.
Subject Matter Expert for materials management and planning processes within the new product development phase.
Lead process improvement through the participation in Kaizen events, creation of standard work, and development of training material, and training new team members.

Benefits

Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture.
At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.
Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future.
In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings.
Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work.
Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

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