Material Analyst

Valeo; Seymour (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo in Seymour, IN is seeking an Inventory Analyst to drive planning processes across production and supply chain. You will set inventory targets, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure materials are available to meet demand while optimizing cost and delivery performance.

The role requires experience in material planning, ERP systems like SAP, and strong analytical and communication skills. This is a full-time on-site position with opportunities in a global, innovative mobility company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or years of experience in lieu of a formal degree.
• 5 years experience in a leadership role (team leader or above) or analytical role (production scheduler/data analyst) in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and time management skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Previous experience in material planning and/or thorough understanding of SAP or other ERP systems in a JIT environment, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and drive innovative processes, procedures and methodologies related to planning (production & supply chain) for the improvement of cost, quality, and delivery.
• Responsible for setting up proper inventory levels.
• Provide internal reporting and analysis related to stock outs and status.
• Ensure that the materials and components are available to meet the complete customer demand.
• Plan the raw materials based upon Sales and Operations Plan and Master Production Schedules and anticipate potential impacts with suppliers and production.
• Validate and send a weekly forecast to the suppliers.
• Ensure that raw materials are available to meet customer demand.
• Daily follow up on the material arrivals according to firm orders, and ensure suppliers ship parts on time according to orders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Material AnalystWe are using cookies to help us give you the best experience of our site. However, by continuing to use the site without changing settings, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. By clicking \"I Accept\" on this banner, or using our site, you consent to the use of cookies unless you have disabled them. Click here to know how to disable it.# JOBS## Material AnalystApply: Seymour, IN: Full time: Posted Today: REQ2026082316Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies. **What You Will Win** As part of a global community of talented people, you will grow and thrive working on advanced technologies for greener, safer and smarter mobility. Our company culture gives all our employees the opportunity every day to #Dare.Care.Share. You will receive a best in class, total compensation package that provides a comprehensive benefits program with real financial value. **What You Will Do** * Create and drive innovative processes, procedures and methodologies related to planning (production & supply chain) for the improvement of cost, quality, and delivery* Responsible for setting up proper inventory levels* Provide internal reporting and analysis related to stock outs and status* Ensure that the materials and components are available to meet the complete customer demand* Plan the raw materials based upon Sales and Operations Plan and Master Production Schedules and anticipate potential impacts with suppliers and production* Validate and send a weekly forecast to the suppliers* Ensure that raw materials are available to meet customer demand* Daily follow up on the material arrivals according to firm orders, and ensure suppliers ship parts on time according to orders **What You Should Have** * Bachelor's Degree in a related field or will consider years of experience in lieu of a formal degree* 5 years experience in a leadership role (team leader or above) or analytical role (production scheduler/data analyst) in a manufacturing environment.* Excellent analytical, communication, and time management skills* Strong computer skills* Previous experience in material planning and/or thorough understanding of SAP or other ERP systems in a JIT environment , preferred **Join us!**Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO2 emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility. The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs!**Diversity by nature**At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talent. Are you looking for new technological and human adventures? Join Valeo and its more than 100.000 employees across the globe! More information about Valeo : https://www.valeo.com**Job:**Inventory Analyst**Organization:**Material Planning/Production Control**Schedule:**Full time**Employee Status:**Regular**Job Type:**Permanent contract**Job Posting Date:**2026-11-05*Join Us ! Being part of our team, you will join: - one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development - a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration - more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth - a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com*