Material Analyst I

Summary:

This position is responsible for purchasing raw material for manufacturing operations. Plans material requirement, creates and manages PO’s and monitors the movement of material flow. Keeps healthy inventory with various activities related and reports the status to management.

Responsibilities:

• Manages orders with suppliers, monitors backlog and daily order status report, adjusts schedules as needed, manage/modify POs with overdue shipments and open orders.
• Manages material aging, EOL, inventory accuracy to keep healthy inventory.
• Ensures that all requirements for purchasing, storage, and transportation of materials are adhered.
• Works in a fast paced and change environment to accomplish KPI’s while managing multiple tasks.
• Works effectively in cross-functional teams, and independently with organizational and analytical skills.
• Resolves discrepancies related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, accounts payable invoices, and payment to the supplier.
• Tracks procurement progression by proactively monitoring supplier/product delivery.
• Prevents potential supply risks with suppliers to keep optimum material flow.
• Generates daily, weekly and monthly material reports related responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience

Experience:

• 2 years of related experience
• Experience predicting material needs 1-3 months in advance
• Manufacturing experience preferred

Skills:

• Knowledgeable in MRP, ERP, WMS systems
• Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Windows programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proven analytical ability to understand and solve issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with positive attitude
• Ability to multitask on several projects at the same time

HL-GA Battery Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that values the diversity of its workforce.