Inventory & Material Control Analyst

Penske; Claycomo (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking a Material Control Analyst to join a proactive team in Missouri. The role focuses on inventory control, data analytics, and improving material flows to meet customer deadlines.

The candidate will leverage Excel and WMS platforms, work with customers and suppliers, and develop dashboards to highlight trends and opportunities for cost savings. Monday through Friday 1st shift, on-site location.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years inventory/auditing/transportation experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college, preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain and logistics concepts.
• Strong problem solving and time management skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and multi task.
• Advanced computer skills including Excel and Outlook required.

Responsibilities

• Use computer to enter records and generate reports.
• Weigh or count items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments.
• Complete daily logs.
• Proactively seek 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

Skills

Inventory control

Data analysis

Excel

Outlook

WMS platforms

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Some college

Tools

WMS platforms

Job description

Penske Logistics is seeking a Material Control Analyst to join a proactive team in Missouri. The role focuses on inventory control, data analytics, and improving material flows to meet customer deadlines.

The candidate will leverage Excel and WMS platforms, work with customers and suppliers, and develop dashboards to highlight trends and opportunities for cost savings. Monday through Friday 1st shift, on-site location.