Inventory & Materials Analytics Specialist

Penske Logistics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits plan

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking a Material Control Analyst in Chicago to join a results-driven team focused on inventory accuracy, reporting, and cost savings. You will enter records, generate reports, and coordinate with customers to optimize material flow and meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in inventory/auditing/transportation, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel and Outlook. Flexibility to work varied shifts and travel as needed is required for this role.

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
• Ability to follows process and standard procedures
• Experience analyzing large sets of data
• Advanced computer skills including Excel and Outlook required
• Must also be able to learn and regularly operate multiple company and customer owned Warehouse Management System (WMS) platforms
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation and drug screening are 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 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

Skills

Inventory/Auditing/Transportation exp

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college, preferred

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Penske Logistics is seeking a Material Control Analyst in Chicago to join a results-driven team focused on inventory accuracy, reporting, and cost savings. You will enter records, generate reports, and coordinate with customers to optimize material flow and meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in inventory/auditing/transportation, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel and Outlook. Flexibility to work varied shifts and travel as needed is required for this role.