JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary:

The Materials Analyst works with suppliers, production, materials and inventory management to ensure the appropriate materials are available to meet the production schedule. Coordinates with inventory to time the shipment of specific materials in line with production schedules and inventory goals. Works with suppliers to procure the appropriate materials for production. May assist in the production scheduling process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Materials Analyst will utilize Industrial Engineering and Supply Chain Management concepts to Minimize Inventory, Handling and Logistics cost to ensure successful delivery of material at Optimum Cost.
• Responsible for  accuracy of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Releases to the Supplier, Freight Spending, Reconciliation of the Supplier Receipts for Accounts Payable.
• Manage Material Inventory levels.
• Manage Change Implementation during Product Launch. 
• Work with IT Teams and other functional departments to develop and Implement Enterprise Management Systems.
• Ensure MBOM (Manufacturing Bill of Materials) are structured accurately in the MMS (Material Management Systems).
• Ability to determine best production scheduling practices and complementing Inventory Control Strategies. Establishes Replenishment systems to be used for smooth Material Flow across the plant.
• Co-ordination of Material Imports.
• Ability to analyze large data sets of transactions to Root cause an issue.
• Understanding of Financial Accounting Principles and execute strategies to improve KPI’s (Key Performance Indicator’s). 
• The Materials Analyst will use Appropriate Forecasting Techniques to order Material
• Determine Supply Chain Communication Strategies;
• Identify and Process Supplier Claims and participates in conflict resolution under the boundaries
• Reviews and corrects any system error.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or University degree. 3 Years minimum experience desired.
• Experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment desired.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Avanzar San Antonio Facility