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Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Materials Analyst located in Columbia, SC.
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager Direct, the Materials Analyst will be responsible for providing data evaluation in support of the various areas within the Materials function.
What a typical day looks like:
- Assists in auditing data for accuracy and preparing summary reports, spreadsheets, graphics, and charts based on the inspection of data.
- May assist in the preparation of recommendations to management based on the inspection of data.
- Collects, compiles, evaluates, and presents various types of data.
- Prepares summary reports, spreadsheets, and charts based on inspection of data from multiple sources, which may include but will not be limited to customer bills of material reports, staff metrics, PPV metrics, and PPV form tracking.
- May create and/or maintain databases in support of data collection.
- Audits data. Resolves data integrity issues, including but not limited to quotations.
- Proactively identifies and escalates potential issues related to metrics.
- Where applicable, suggest process/communication improvements relative to metric tracking activities.
- Tracks materials financial performance and initiate corrective actions when required.
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
- Bachelor’s Degree in on related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in materials, buying area.
- Strong capability in production planning & forecasting, ensuring accurate demand alignment.
- Extensive proficiency in Excel.
- Usage of WMS /Baan/ Kinaxis is a nice to have .
- Any ERP tool experience recommended like SAP.
- Previous background in Finance for reconciliation and understanding variances is desired.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals and technical procedures.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and suppliers. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.
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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Job Category
Global Procurement & Supply ChainRelocation: Not eligibleIs Sponsorship Available?
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