ROLE SUMMARY

The Senior Material Analyst will provide off shift coverage for the Material Planning department. Tasks will require performing detailed requirements analysis, pulling data from multiple sources, and performing risk assessment. The Senior Analyst will exercise judgement within defined processes to determine appropriate actions to support production. The candidate for this role must have strong knowledge of MRP systems and MRP logic. The Senior Analyst must be able to identify and create processes and procedures. The opening is located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to the Material Planning Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides coverage for first and second shift materials planning during night shift hours
• Attends meetings, creates reports, and provides updates on potential risks and known critical parts issues
• Ability to gather information from peers for reporting purposes
• Provides daily team pass down at end of shift
• Ability to report out clearly and precisely in leadership or program meetings as required
• Review and provide guidance of initial escalation to Material Analyst
• Interfaces with logistics, material handling, warehousing, purchasing, supplier quality, suppliers, and other internal and external groups
• Work supplier releases and shortage reports to identify and correct potential risks
• Monitors critical part shipments and deliveries
• Executes the material inventory processes as they relate to Material Requirements Planning
• Leads and maintains assigned analytics projects and reporting
• Inputs and adheres to the department annual business plan
• Supports planned and unplanned absence coverage of other team members as necessary
• Cross-functionally train planning for other shops
• Visit customer locations & plants during major milestone events to support other teams as required
• Works and builds relationships with multiple suppliers
• Ensures consistent availability of material for production by forecasting adequate volumes that align with the build plan and budget

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or other related fields highly preferred or 3-5 years of applicable experience
• Experience with Materials Requirement Planning “MRP” Software such as SAP required
• Advanced knowledge in Excel, Word, Power point, and Outlook programs
• Ability to set tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to meet deadlines and stay within budget
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Strong team orientation and cross functional attitude
• Ability and willingness to train and lead others
• Overall understanding of purchasing practices, logistics flow, and warehousing of inventories
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as governmental regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to communicate in a high-pressure environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• In the performance of the duties of this job the employee is required to travel, drive a motor vehicle, communicate using telephone and e-mail.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to withstand exposure to solvents, fumes, heat, and odors normally associated with paint application.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Internal candidates interested in this position are required to have spent 6 months in their current position before moving onto another team.