2nd Shift Materials Analyst

Venteon; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a 2nd Shift Materials Analyst for a manufacturing site in Normal, IL. This direct-hire, in-office role focuses on material flow, ERP data integrity, and inventory accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

You will maintain Item Master, BOM, ship-to locations, and inventory parameters in the ERP, create daily production schedules, and collaborate with suppliers to resolve discrepancies while ensuring timely material availability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in materials analysis.
• 1-2 years in inventory management with a related degree, or 3-5 years materials experience if no degree.
• Experience with materials flow, analysis, or coordination inside manufacturing operations.
• Strong preference for automotive or Tier 1 JIT environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (QAD preferred) and WMS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the ERP system for all material functional areas, including Item Master, BOM, ship-to locations, and inventory parameters.
• Create daily production schedules and ensure production output is recorded and posted into the ERP system.
• Communicate No Surprise Forms to customers when supply shortages occur.
• Review daily MRP supply reports and take action as necessary.
• Identify customer cumulative inaccuracies and supplier inaccuracies as needed.
• Track component inventory inaccuracies for root cause identification and corrective actions, ensuring issues are corrected.
• Perform daily cycle counts and reconcile inventory variances.
• Track and submit Premium Freight events and downtime caused by suppliers.
• Create debit memos for cost recovery.
• Communicate DMRs to assigned suppliers.
• Obtain disposition of Quality Hold materials.

Skills

Materials analysis

Inventory management

ERP systems

Manufacturing operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

QAD ERP

WMS

Job description

Venteon is currently seeking a 2nd Shift Materials Analyst to fill an opening with a company located in Normal, IL.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Direct hire opportunity on 2nd shift with a manufacturing company in Normal, IL. Fast-paced, hands-on environment with advancement potential. Full-time, in-office position.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Maintain the ERP system for all material functional areas, including Item Master, BOM, ship-to locations, and inventory parameters.
• Create daily production schedules and ensure production output is recorded and posted into the ERP system.
• Communicate No Surprise Forms to customers when supply shortages occur.
• Review daily MRP supply reports and take action as necessary.
• Identify customer cumulative inaccuracies and supplier inaccuracies as needed.
• Track component inventory inaccuracies for root cause identification and corrective actions, ensuring issues are corrected.
• Perform daily cycle counts and reconcile inventory variances.
• Track and submit Premium Freight events and downtime caused by suppliers.
• Create debit memos for cost recovery.
• Communicate DMRs to assigned suppliers.
• Obtain disposition of Quality Hold materials.

WHAT IS REQUIRED

• Minimum 5 years of experience in materials analysis.
• 1-2 years of experience in inventory management with a related degree, or 3-5 years of materials experience within manufacturing if no degree.
• Experience with materials flow, analysis, or coordination inside manufacturing operations.
• Strong preference for experience in automotive or Tier 1 JIT environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (QAD preferred) and WMS.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a similar field.