Material Control Analyst

Syncreon; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

syncreon by DP World seeks a Material Control Analyst to support inventory management, tracking, and control within our Georgia operation. You will monitor transactions, investigate discrepancies, and partner with Operations, Procurement, Maintenance to ensure materials are available and records are accurate.

You will work with WMS and ERP systems, analyze data to improve inventory accuracy, reduce shortages, and drive process improvements across Palmetto, Union City, and Fairburn facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in supply chain management, Logistics, Information Systems, Analytics, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory management, logistics, or warehouse operations.
• Experience with WMS/ERP and other logistics systems.
• Strong Excel skills including pivots and lookups for data reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with large data sets.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and identify root causes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels, transactions, adjustments, transfers, receipts, shipments, and cycle counts across facilities.
• Analyze inventory discrepancies and identify root causes of shortages, overages, mislocations, and variances.
• Support inventory accuracy initiatives and develop corrective actions to reduce recurring discrepancies.
• Partner with warehouse and operations teams to ensure accurate, timely transactions.
• Support cycle count programs, physical inventories, reconciliations, and audits.
• Monitor activity across Palmetto, Union City, and Fairburn locations and identify trends or concerns.

Skills

Inventory management

Data analysis

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Discrepancy investigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

WMS

ERP

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

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syncreon by DP World delivers tailored, scalable and progressive solutions to customers in more than 100 global locations. The company has managed supply chain synergies for global automotive and technology premier brands for more than 60 years.

This is a fully onsite role.

TheMaterial Control Analyst is responsible for supporting the efficient management, tracking, and control of materials and inventory within the operation. This role analyzes inventory data, monitors material movement, identifies discrepancies, and partners with Operations, Procurement, Maintenance, and other stakeholders to ensure materials are available when needed while maintaining accurate inventory records.

The position will utilize warehouse management systems, inventory reporting, and data analysis to improve inventory accuracy, optimize material flow, reduce shortages and excess inventory, and support operational efficiency. The Material Control Analyst will also investigate inventory variances, develop reports, identify trends, and recommend process improvements to strengthen material control and overall supply chain performance.

About the Role

TheMaterial Control Analyst is responsible for supporting inventory management systems and operational processes. This role serves as a key link between warehouse operations, inventory management, technology, and business leadership to ensure inventory data is accurate, systems are functioning effectively, and operational processes continuously improve.

The Inventory Systems Analyst will monitor and analyze inventory transactions, investigate system and data discrepancies, develop operational reporting, maintain data integrity, and identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, productivity, and system performance. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and the flexibility to support a continuously operating logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor inventory levels, transactions, adjustments, transfers, receipts, shipments, and cycle counts across supported facilities.
• Analyze inventory discrepancies and identify root causes of shortages, overages, mislocations, and system variances.
• Support inventory accuracy initiatives and develop corrective actions to reduce recurring discrepancies.
• Partner with warehouse and operations teams to ensure inventory transactions are completed accurately and timely.
• Support cycle count programs, physical inventories, reconciliations, and inventory audits.
• Monitor inventory activity across Palmetto, Union City, and Fairburn locations and identify trends or operational concerns. Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory management, logistics, warehouse operations, systems analysis, data analysis, or a related field.
• Experience working with WMS, ERP, inventory management, or other logisticsrelated systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large volumes of data.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and identify root causes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with operations, IT, finance, and other cross-functional teams.
• Ability to prioritize multiple issues in a fast-paced, 24/7 operating environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multiple distribution centers or logistics facilities.
• Experience with WMS implementations, upgrades, integrations, or system testing.
• Knowledge of SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence/reporting tools.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous-improvement experience.
• Experience developing SOPs, process documentation, and operational dashboards.
• Understanding of warehouse processes including receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, returns, and cycle counting.

Key Performance Measures

Success in this role will be measured through improvements in:

• Inventory accuracy
• System and transaction accuracy
• Inventory discrepancy resolution
• Data integrity
• Reporting accuracy and timeliness
• System issue resolution
• Process efficiency
• Reduction of recurring inventory/system errors
• Operational support and responsiveness across all shifts and facilities

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between allnations and cultures– not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We arededicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, andempowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion anddiversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, andsocieties. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we canchange what’s possible.

The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

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