Material Analyst

Gestamp Automoción S.A.; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp Automoción S.A. is seeking a Material Analyst to analyze material needs and communicate with suppliers to maintain lean inventory aligned with customer releases and program needs.

The role requires SAP expertise, strong data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely material flow and issue resolution. Candidates should have manufacturing experience and solid Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience.
• Experience in SAP.
• Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer releases in SAP and cascade requirements down to suppliers to ensure proper material flow and lean inventory.
• Work with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials as per customer releases and production scheduling.
• Coordinate information between customer releases, Inventory Control, and suppliers to minimize expedite requirements.
• Manage required expedites to ensure proper coverage due to inventory loss, customer release increases, bank builds, etc.
• Monitor and track the status of material, including past due, and elevate issues to the MP&L Manager regarding material availability as required.
• Collaborate on cross-functional tasks with other departments to ensure proper material flow between departments.
• Analyze and generate reports on material availability, lead times, and supplier performance as needed.
• Establish and maintain healthy relationships with suppliers and participate in supplier visits as deemed necessary.
• Work closely with SAP Master User and Production Planner/Scheduler to plan, communicate, and release to suppliers via SAP.
• Complete training and maintain working knowledge in all customer software/portals, Supplier Exchange, SAP, and other platforms as required.
• Support other team members as needed and provide cover for other Material Analysts.
• Assist with the set-up of new programs and end of life for programs coming to a close by assisting with forecasts and supplier evaluations.
• Assist in writing, reviewing, and/or implementing procedures and work instructions when applicable to the job role.
• Collaborate with other MP&L team members to assist in bettering work practices and escalates improvement ideas to the MP&L Manager.
• Participate in internal and external audits, including Q1, IATF, and Customer qualification audits.
• Perform any other tasks as deemed necessary by MP&L Manager, Plant Director, or Assistant Plant Director.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Material Analyst

JOB SUMMARY

Analyze material needs based on customer releases and communicate the needs and releases to suppliers to maintain an appropriate material flow and lean inventory compared to releases, potential bank build needs, and new program needs. Performs all duties as required to maintain and manage supplier relations, manages EDI and ASN for incoming materials, and assists the receiving associate with troubleshooting issues as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Analyze customer releases in SAP and cascade requirements down to suppliers to ensure a proper material flow and lean inventory maintained at the plant
2. Work with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials as per customer releases and production scheduling.
3. Coordinate information between customer releases, Inventory Control, and suppliers to minimize expedite requirements.
4. Manage required expedites to ensure proper coverage due to inventory loss, customer release increases, bank builds, etc.
5. Monitor and track the status of material, including past due, and elevate issues to the MP&L Manager regarding material availability as required.
6. Collaborate on cross-functional job tasks with other departments to ensure proper material flow between the departments.
7. Analyze and generate reports on material availability, lead times, and supplier performance as needed.
8. Establish and maintain healthy relationships with suppliers and participate in supplier visits as deemed necessary.
9. Work closely with SAP Master User and Production Planner/Scheduler to plan, communicate, and release to suppliers via SAP.
10. Complete training and maintain working knowledge in all customer software/portals, Supplier Exchange, SAP, and other platforms as required.
11. Support other team members as needed and provide cover for other Material Analysts.
12. Assist with the set-up of new programs and the end of life for programs coming to a close by assisting with forecasts and supplier evaluations.
13. Assist in writing, reviewing, and/or implementing procedures and work instructions when applicable to the job role.
14. Collaborate with other MP&L team members to assist in bettering work practices and escalates improvement ideas to the MP&L Manager.
15. Participate in internal and external audits, including but not limited to Quality Audits, Customer Audits, and Customer qualification audits such as Q1, IATF.
16. Perform any other tasks as deemed necessary by MP&L Manager, Plant Director, or Assistant Plant Director.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience required.
• Experience in SAP.
• Experience with Standard Work Systems.
• Computer experience in Excel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated proficiency in using SAP for material planning, procurement, and/or material management.
• Strong analytical skills to assess data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in recording and analyzing data.
• Excellent and effective communication skills to communicate and collaborate with suppliers and internal team.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to take direction and receive constructive feedback as required.
• Problem‑solving skills to address issues related to material availability, supplier delays, and inventory discrepancies when pertaining to production requirements.
• Knowledge of supply‑chain processes and best practices for material management.
• Understanding of procurement principles, including vendor relations.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft platform, including strong skills in Microsoft Excel, for data analysis, reporting, and other tasks.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Sense of ownership of the area under their charge, and full responsibility for safety, OEE, throughput and quality.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, use of hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk, and hear.
• Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.