Material Control Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY:

Penske Logistics is looking for Material Control Analysts to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are self-motivated, with strong analytical and computer skills, customer-centric, and safety conscious.  This position coordinates all processes and functions of a department and provides visibility to management by tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions.

 

Shift:

Monday thru Friday day shift
 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use computer to enter records and generate reports

• Weigh or count items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards (as applicable)

• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments

• Complete daily logs

• Proactively seeks opportunities to improve customer’s inventory and material flow processes

• Work with customer to resolve stock shortages

• Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer

• Track shipments to ensure shipment deadlines are met.

• Work with suppliers to correct part/shipment issues

• Follow daily parts control function, including track and trace, production schedule analysis, and exception management

• Follow processes that are set by engineering and assist with the implementation of any process and transportation design changes

• Provide parts follow up ensuring optimal material flow

• Handle reoccurring analysis and tasks driving continuous cost savings initiatives

• Examine current processes and implement or recommend improvements to drive out waste

• Meet customer deadlines and develop metrics dashboards that highlight customer specific analytics

• Use discretion and independent judgment to answer customer requests and propose solutions

• Develop and assist with presenting customer analytics, key trends and solution proposals during customer QBR’s

• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and supply chain management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.