JOB DESCRIPTION

Material Analyst (Inventory Analyst)

Location: West Point, Georgia

Position Overview

The Material Analyst plays a key role in supporting production by ensuring materials are available, accurately managed, and aligned with customer and inventory requirements. This position works closely with suppliers, production, and internal teams in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment to prevent production disruptions, resolve inventory issues, and support efficient material flow.

Customer & Supplier Focus

• Serve as the first point of contact for customers and suppliers for all materials-related issues

• Receive, review, and process customer production orders

• Create and maintain pick lists (shipping schedules) for all customer orders

• Ensure customer production schedules are supported without disruption

• Develop cost-effective truck routes aligned with production and inventory goals

• Maintain and manage weekly supplier releases

Core Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with production, suppliers, and inventory teams to ensure timely material availability

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels for raw materials, components, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods

• Support and assist with production scheduling activities

• Perform physical inventory counts and cycle counting

• Troubleshoot inventory discrepancies, perform root cause analysis, and lead corrective actions to resolve variances

• Support Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) from a materials perspective

• Maintain and update CMS data including Bills of Material (BOMs), item masters, and sales orders

• Utilize MRP systems to manage material planning and inventory flow

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a Materials Analyst or Materials Coordinator role (Automotive manufacturing experience Strongly preferred )

• Bachelor’s degree

• Experience working in an automotive manufacturing and high-paced production environment

• Strong experience with troubleshooting and corrective action related to inventory variances

• Hands-on experience with physical inventory and cycle counting

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to quickly develop and consolidate data for reporting

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments

• Solid understanding of MRP systems and material planning processes

• Customer- and client-focused mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing experience

• Just-In-Time (JIT) environment experience

• Experience with SAP (preferred, not required)

• Experience with QAD systems

PRIMARY LOCATION

West Point Facility