Material Analyst

Posted:
6/26/2026, 10:33:49 PM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States ⋅ Normal, Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$70k–$82k/yr

JOB DESCRIPTION

Materials Analyst Responsibilities

  • Material Analyst Maintains ERP system for all Material functional areas such as Item Master, BOM, ship to locations, and inventory parameters

  • Creates daily production schedules and ensures production output is recorded and posted into the ERP system

  • Communicates No Surprise Forms to customers when supply shortages occur.

  • Reviews daily MRP supply reports and takes action as necessary

  • Identifies Customer cum inaccuracies and supplier inaccuracies as needed

  • Tracks component inventory inaccuracies for root cause identification and corrective action(s).  Responsible for ensuring the issue(s) are corrected

  • Responsible for performing daily cycle counts and reconciliation of inventory variances

  • Tracks and submits Premium Freight events and downtime caused by supplier

  • Responsible for creating debit memos for cost recovery

  • Responsible for communicating DMR’s to assigned suppliers

  • Responsible for obtaining the disposition of Quality Hold materials

  • Responsible to track the status of supplier communication for engineering changes as proposed by program management

  • Responsible for reporting daily on all key performance measures of the materials department, including inventory valuation, cycle counts and inventory accuracy, and past-due parts

  • Responsible for achieving inventory valuation and inventory turn targets for assigned products

  • Actively participates in Health/Safety/Environmental investigations and the 8D process in order to develop root cause analysis for problem resolution as required

  • Reporting accidents, occupational illnesses, and HSE&E emergencies, and informing the supervisor of known HSE&E conditions that could adversely affect other team members, assets or the public

  • Ensures compliance with all safety procedures and ensures safe working procedures in assigned production areas

  • Responsible for BOS compliance with MMSA procedures as established by SCM

Education and Experience: 

  • Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or similar field preferred

  • 1-2 years of experience in inventory management along with a related degree. If no degree, additional equivalent of 3-5 years materials experience within Manufacturing, Automotive Strongly Preferred.

  • Experience with Materials flow, analysis, or coordination inside Manufacturing operations. Tier 1 JIT experience a plus.

  • Knowledgeable with Microsoft Application including Excel

  • Experienced with ERP systems (QAD preferred), and WMS

PRIMARY LOCATION

Normal