Materials Analyst

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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Forecast materials needs to supply chain and analyze in transit
• Assist Warehouse with co-ordination of storage locations
• Provide continuous improvement actions related to supply chain processes
• Analyze all internal transfer and receiving data entry
• Analyze forecasts, manage components required for production schedule
• Operation of daily, weekly and monthly MRPII/ERP processes
• Inventory control analysis for all WIP, cycle counts, variance analysis and problem resolution; preparation and keying of related inventory transactions
• Physical Inventory - preparation, counting/auditing counts, variance analysis
• Actively participate in procedure development and in implementing new processes, methods and software programs; perform system test work as needed to accomplish this
• Back up for other Material Analyst as required
• Other duties as assigned by the Materials Manager
• Travel between plants for inventory counts, meetings, etc
• Attend Schedule meeting daily
• Complete runouts for past due or increases - escalate to Ops and Materials with direction
• Work with CSR on costs that need to be charged back to customer

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 diploma or GED required
• Valid drivers license and the ability to travel between the plants required
• Completion of Post-Secondary School focusing on Materials Management would be an asset
• APICS Certificate or CPIM designation would be an asset
• Experience in project management an asset
• 1 year experience in inventory/production control, purchasing or scheduling, preferably in the automotive sector an asset
• Proficient in the use of Core MRP and inventory control functions within TRANS4M an asset
• Understanding and experience with Blackhawk Scan to Location an asset

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to deliver accurate, quick and concise communications through written and verbal interactions, both internally and externally
• Strong understanding of materials management fundamentals
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft based computer programs (Excel)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Self-motivated, ability to initiate and follow tasks through to completion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to work flexible hours and be willing to work overtime, as required
• Ability to move around an office environment and on the production floor
• Ability to work at a computer workstation; Ability to bend, twist, lift, reach
• Required to carry out job duties and responsibilities in a work environment that may include, but is not limited to, varying levels of noise and/or temperature.
• Ability to lift max. 50lbs periodically.

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.