Material Analyst

Magna International; Northwood (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors in Northwood, Ohio, seeks a driven materials and scheduling specialist to support ERP systems, improve data accuracy and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams.

You will assist in ERP implementation, monitor reports, manage EDI interfaces, and contribute to QS-9000 compliant processes, while ensuring on-time delivery and optimal inventory turns in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required; six years relate d experience may substitute.
• Minimum three years in a fast-paced environment with scheduling and materials management.
• Experience with MRP, production support systems, and Windows NT.

Responsibilities

• Assist ERP implementation, documentation and improvements.
• Review ERP reports to monitor departmental performance as dictated by objectives.
• Monitor ERP input and maintain data accuracy.
• Assist in ERP classes development for Norplas team training.
• Learn major duties and assist Scheduling and Materials Administrators during peak periods.
• Establish and maintain EDI interfaces with customers and suppliers.
• Provide backup to Sales Administrator for BOMs, routings and shop floor activities.
• Assist in material control processes to meet QS-9000 requirements.
• Review supplier base and conduct price reviews on a rotational schedule.
• Support APQP launches and supplier qualification for the launch team.
• Gather supplier rating information and provide feedback.
• Generate daily management reports for operations communication.
• Develop continuous improvement programs and QS-9000 activities.
• Participate in system solutions to improve communication and reduce waste.
• Assist in supplier agreements and bid packages for Norplas.

Skills

ERP software knowledge

MRP

Scheduling and materials management

Data analysis

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Windows NT

EDI interfaces

Job description

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What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the‑art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities

Specific Job Duties

• Assist in the implementation, documentation and improvement activities of the company’s ERP software.
• Review administrative reports generated from the ERP software to monitor departmental performance as dictated by company objectives.
• Monitor ERP software input and maintain database informaton accuracy.
• Assist in the development and implemetation of ERP software classes for Norplas team member training.
• Learn the major job duties and provide assistance to the departmental Scheduling and Materials Administrators during periods of high work load, training or vacation periods.
• Establish and maintain EDI software interfaces with customers and suppliers. This will include the daily management of information flow from our customers to the Norplas demand schedule, as well as the suppliers’ material schedules.
• Provide backup to Sales Administrator for creation and maintanance of bills of material, routings and shop floor system activities.
• Assist in the development and documentation of material control processes and procedures to improve production departmental performance and to meet QS-9000 and other company requirments.
• Perform review of the supplier base and review competitive bidding and price review on a defined rotational schedule.
• Provide purchasing support to program APQP launch teams. Assist in supplier qualification and approval process for the launch team.
• Gather and maintain the supplier rating information, providing feedback to internal departments and suppliers.
• Generate daily management reports for distribution as required to ensure all information pertinent to operations is communicated effectively.
• Develop and participate in continuous improvement programs and QS-9000 activities to ensure departmental and company objectives are met.
• Participate in developing computer system solutions to increase communication and decrease non-value added activities.
• Participate in the development of supplier agreements and bid specification packages and selection of supplier to Norplas.
• Monitor inventory turn and other defined criteria for material management performance within each department.
• Perform other duties as required.

Educational Requirements

• Associate’s Degree required. Six years work related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. Work experience combined with current schooling towards degree will be considered.

Required Work Experience

• Minimum three years experience in a face paced work environment with scheduling and materials management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of MRP, production support systems, Windows NT.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks to timely completion.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires a person to have the ability to perform work while standing or walking a minimum of eight (8) hours a day, the ability to lift up to 15 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis, and the ability to perform work that is below the knees and above the shoulders on an occasional basis. Must be capable of performing repetitive motion for four (4) to six (6) hours a day. Good vision as a close distance is required. (See attached sheets for detailed physical description of this position.)

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision‑making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Exteriors