The Materials Analyst manages and coordinates material planning and logistics activities from external suppliers. Responsible for meeting material needs through analyzing, planning, and executing material procurement activities.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the material procurement activities to include but not limited to maintaining appropriate inventory levels of all parts required for seamless production, releasing shipping orders to suppliers, analyzing production requirements, and reviewing cycle reports.
Identify ways to streamline the supply chain and lower shipping and storage costs, and finding new sources for materials as required.
Review material usage with engineering bill of materials and forecasts per customer plan.
Release material shipping orders.
Build a list to expedite and order premium freight (air freight, team trucking) for urgent parts in advance.
Analyze root causes all material expedite issues and related cost.
Review and evaluate materials requirements, cycle counting, and inventory forecast.
Review daily material receipts - evaluates discrepancies in releases.
Responsible for consignment parts inventory, logistics, and the sales orders.
Responsible for logistics status of importing container from oversea countries.
Responsible for outside warehouse inventory and delivery.
Build and oversee the delivery schedule of incoming containers.
Design and manage forecasts for material usage vs need to increase inventory efficiency and promote cost reduction.
Support and participate in EHS objectives.
Other duties may be assigned.
CKD Analyst-Primary role is to manage imported materials from Korea, EU, India, Japan and other countries.
EDUCATION AND EXPERINCE:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a field related with production and inventory control and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
0-3 years of experience in Materials preferred.
Strong grasp of Microsoft Office applications, with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent organizational skills & attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and perform in a deadline driven environment.