Materials Analyst

Role Purpose:

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor finished goods and component inventories on a daily basis.
• Complete cycle counts of finished goods and components.
• Maintenance and monitoring of customer releases through daily customer contact.
• Creation of sample order and monitoring of ECN/new program changes or launches.
• Lead customer contact with a variety of web based systems such as DDL, SMART, Intier etc.
• Monitoring of daily expendable/returnable packing requirements ensuring no downtime occurs on the shop floor.
• Data entry for new customer orders/purchase orders on fabricated parts from suppliers.
• Conduct month end inventory counts and maintain accurate daily records of safety stock levels.
• Coordinate shipping schedule to meet customer requirements.
• Provide coverage for reception and complete other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• College Degree in Business or Data Processing or related courses plus experience in Material role or combination of education and related experience
• Computer literate in an MRP/JIT environment and experience with AS400/CMS software an asset.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Product, pricing and customer knowledge including accessing information on customer websites (Covisint, DDL, GM Powersupply, I –Supply, Toyota Kanbans, etc.)
• Strong computer skills, including use of e-mail, Internet
• Basic level Excel and EDI knowledge
• Highly developed organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks
• Understanding of TS 16949 requirements and work procedures

Job Requirements

A strong interest in the Automotive Industry