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We are seeking a Materials Process Analyst to join the team at our brand new manufacturing facility in Beaver Dam, WI!
The Materials Process Analyst is responsible for all internal processes and related systems (ERP) involving material flow. The scope includes inbound supplier material through outbound finished goods including all distribution centers and production facilities. The Materials Process Analyst is a key operations resource to help improve internal efficiencies (avoidance of line shortages), customer on time delivery, and inventory turns (inventory accuracy). This role is responsible for driving business solutions and practices utilizing Generac's Operating Model to help manage material flow.
Success in this role is defined by documenting and implementing standard work processes and system usage that has significant continuous improvement in material handling, inventory accuracy, cycle counting, shipping and timely transactional reporting. This will be measured by ongoing improvements in delivery performance (internal and external), cycle count progress, cycle count accuracy, uninterrupted material movement for production lines and adherence to standard material control processes.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Ensures efficient and accurate materials presentation to support material flow;
Provides processes and systems that optimize daily warehousing operations including staging, cycle count, and storage of materials;
Ensures documentation and system usage for material flow within the Supply Chain from inbound supplier material through outbound shipments;
Oversees inventory management processes and material control, accuracy, and established inventory guidelines and procedures;
Partners with Quality, Purchasing and Production to develop effective and efficient solutions to customer quality and delivery issues and to achieve objectives and KPIs.
Ensures high level of communication between planning, purchasing and production to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction.
Develops and implements standard process and strategies that enable production efficiency improvements.
Develops and challenges resources to improve performance through systems utilization and process improvements.
Supports material/inventory management best practices including Warehouse Management (Cycle Count Accuracy, Transactions, Bar Coding, RFID) and Fill Rate.
Provides support and knowledge for materials staff development through education, training, coaching, mentoring and certifications in the execution of improvement priorities and the achievement of key performance indicators.
Act as SAP Super User within functional areas as assigned.
Minimal Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree OR 4 year related experience (preferably Business or Supply Chain);
5+ years' experience in material control systems and processes;
A solid track record for performance and progression within operations, business and supply chain;
"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."