Material Analyst

ZF Group; Alabama; On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A supportive collaborative team

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid Vacation

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

Diversity culture

Community outreach activities

Job summary

ZF Group in Marshall, IL is seeking a Material Analyst to join its team. The role is part of the ADAS & HPC business, focused on supplier planning and material management to support product launches and on-time delivery.

Base compensation ranges from $56,000 to $75,000 per year, with actual pay based on experience. Qualified candidates have SAP and Excel skills, and APICS certification is a plus. We offer a collaborative environment and the full suite of ZF benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with significant experience in production/supplier planning and purchasing/supply chain management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables & VLOOKUP).
• Automotive industry experience.
• Experience using SAP.
• APICS certification is a plus.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supplier specific material planning.
• Expedite material shortages and provide purchasing support.
• Generate supplier trackers for hot components.
• Monitor supplier performance for on time delivery.
• Manage material support for product launch activities.
• Monitor supplier capacity analysis.
• Reduce RAW material on hand for month end.
• Resolve price and quantity discrepancies on inbound receipts.
• Reduce inbound/outbound premium freight.
• Address carrier delivery issues for inbound/outbound material.
• Act as Liaison between Materials group and off-site warehouses.
• Attend morning production meetings.
• Adhere to ZF's commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Automotive industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate degree in related field

High school diploma with 10 years of experience in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Req ID 91906 | Elec Op - Marshall, United States Capri USA Group, Inc.

Job Description

We are looking for a Material Analyst to join our team in Marshall, IL! This position is part of ZF’s ADAS & HPC business, which is entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation within the advanced automotive technology space. The business unit is planned for divestiture, creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of next-generation driver assistance and high-performance computing technologies

The expected base compensation for this role is $56,000.00 - $75,000.00 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

What you can look forward to as a Material Analyst:

• - Responsible for supplier specific material planning.
• - Expedite material shortages and provide purchasing support.
• - Generate supplier trackers for hot components.
• - Monitor supplier performance for on time delivery.
• - Manage material support for product launch activities.
• - Monitor supplier capacity analysis.
• - Reduce RAW material on hand for every month end.
• - Resolve price and quantity discrepancies on inbound receipts.
• - Reduce inbound/outbound premium freight.
• - Address carrier delivery issues for inbound/outbound material.
• - Act as Liaison between Materials group and off-site warehouses.
• - Attend morning production meetings.
• - All employees are expected to adhere to and promote ZF’s commitment to quality, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement and zero defects in all aspects of their role.

Your profile as a Material Analyst:

• - Bachelors degree in a related field with a minimum of four years of experience in production/supplier planning and purchasing/supply chain management; or an Associates degree in a related field with a minimum of seven years’ experience in production/supplier planning and purchasing/supply chain management; or a high school diploma with ten years of experience in production/supplier planning and purchasing/supply chain management.
• - Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables & V-lookup).
• - Automotive industry experience.
• - Experience using SAP.
• - APICS certification is a plus
• - Exceptional data entry skills.
• - Good verbal and written communication skills.

What We Offer:

• - A supportive collaborative team environment
• - Annual Incentive Plan
• - Paid Vacation
• - 401k Plan
• - Health Care Benefits
• - Paid Holidays
• - A strong diversity culture
• - Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affordative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran