The Material Analyst is responsible for the overall materials function and coordinating the efforts of Production Control, Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Control; to ensure that an orderly and cost effective system is developed and maintained. This will enable production and sales goal to be met while minimizing freight dollars and inventory days on hand.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure on-time delivery of customer orders and acquirement ofmaterials. 
• Optimize freight and inventories.
• Implement, production scheduling, logistics and inventory control processes which ensure the availability of materials for an uninterrupted flow of production in accordance with delivery schedules, while maintaining minimum inventories.
• Select, motivate, train, and ensure development of a competent department and materials handling staff.
• Anticipate and resolve problems with short-term and permanent corrective action.
• Assist with warehouse layout and execution.
• Daily walks verifyingmaterial is stored in the proper location.
• Assist with the management of the most economical inbound / outbound transportation routes, looking for opportunities to combine shipments, milk runs, and warehouse consolidation and distribution
• Other duties assigned by Manager

Education: Bachelor's Degree | Area of Study: Supply Chain, Business Admin, Finance or similar.

*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualification:

1 -3 minimum years of relevant experience.

Experience within the automotive industry preferred.

Must be able and willing to work at an industrial manufacturing plant which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.

Preferred Qualification:

• Automotive industry experience
• Proficient in Excel
• Experience in QAD