Inventory Optimization Analyst: PFEP, MRP & Flow

Camaco; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Camaco in Portage, MI is seeking an Inventory Analyst to optimize inventory, manage material flow, and support uninterrupted production. You will lead PFEP initiatives, monitor Ford SNC portal requirements, and coordinate cross-functional activities across Materials, Purchasing, Production Control, Logistics, and Quality to ensure material availability and accuracy.

The role emphasizes data-driven inventory management, cycle counts, and continuous improvement of storage layouts and reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 1–3+ years of experience in materials, warehouse, or logistics in a manufacturing environment
• Supervisory or leadership experience strongly preferred
• Automotive experience preferred
• PLEX experience

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily inventory levels for raw materials, components, WIP, and finished goods
• Analyze inventory levels against production requirements, customer demand, and MRP recommendations
• Identify and proactively address material shortages, excess inventory, obsolete material, and slow-moving inventory
• Monitor inventory in transit, supplier inventory, and materials held at external locations
• Maintain accurate inventory records and support inventory reconciliation activities
• Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory activities
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions
• Develop and maintain inventory reports and dashboards for management review
• Support initiatives focused on inventory reduction, working capital optimization, and inventory turns improvement
• Develop, implement, and maintain the PFEP database for all plant part numbers
• Maintain accurate information for each part, including supplier, usage, packaging, container quantity, dimensions, weight, lead time, storage requirements, delivery frequency, and point of use
• Analyze material flow from supplier through receiving, warehouse, production, and point of use
• Identify opportunities to optimize container quantities, lot sizes, delivery frequency, and material presentation
• Ensure PFEP information remains aligned with current production requirements, customer demand, engineering changes, and supplier changes
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve warehouse and material storage layouts
• Use PFEP data to identify inventory risks, warehouse capacity requirements, and opportunities for cost reduction
• Maintain PFEP accuracy following new programs, engineering changes, sourcing changes, or demand fluctuations
• Monitor and manage daily requirements through the Ford SNC Portal
• Review customer releases, demand changes, schedules, and material requirements
• Analyze differences between Ford demand, MRP requirements, inventory, and available supply

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Decision making

Communication

Inventory control

Understanding of IATF

Education

Associate’s degree in Supply Chain/related field

Tools

Plex

Job description

Camaco in Portage, MI is seeking an Inventory Analyst to optimize inventory, manage material flow, and support uninterrupted production. You will lead PFEP initiatives, monitor Ford SNC portal requirements, and coordinate cross-functional activities across Materials, Purchasing, Production Control, Logistics, and Quality to ensure material availability and accuracy.

The role emphasizes data-driven inventory management, cycle counts, and continuous improvement of storage layouts and reporting.