Material Control Analyst

Penske; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics in Marshall, MI is seeking a Material Control Analyst to support inventory control and logistics analysis. You will leverage analytics and ERP/WMS tools to optimize material flow, track shipments, and collaborate with customers and suppliers to resolve shortages and improve operations.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, process adherence, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years inventory/auditing/transportation experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain and logistics concepts.
• Strong problem solving and time management skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and multitask.
• Ability to follow processes and standard procedures.
• Experience analyzing large data sets.
• Advanced computer skills including Excel and Outlook required.
• Experience with multiple Warehouse Management System (WMS) platforms.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is essential.
• Willingness to travel as necessary and complete background checks.

Responsibilities

• Enter records and generate reports using computer systems.
• Weigh or count items for distribution to ensure conformance to standards.
• Read work orders to determine assignments and complete daily logs.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer inventory and material flow processes.
• Track shipments to meet deadlines and resolve stock shortages with customers.
• Collaborate with suppliers to correct part/shipment issues.
• Analyze processes and implement improvements to drive cost savings.
• Develop customer analytics and dashboards for QBRs.

Skills

Inventory management

Auditing

Transportation concepts

Problem solving

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Multitasking

Process adherence

Data analysis

Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college

Tools

Excel

Outlook

WMS platforms

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Penske Logistics is looking for Material Control Analysts to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are self-motivated, with strong analytical and computer skills, customer-centric, and safety conscious. This position coordinates all processes and functions of a department and provides visibility to management by tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use computer to enter records and generate reports
• Weigh or count items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards (as applicable)
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments
• Complete daily logs
• Proactively seeks opportunities to improve customer’s inventory and material flow processes
• Work with customer to resolve stock shortages
• Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer
• Track shipments to ensure shipment deadlines are met.
• Work with suppliers to correct part/shipment issues
• Follow daily parts control function, including track and trace, production schedule analysis, and exception management
• Follow processes that are set by engineering and assist with the implementation of any process and transportation design changes
• Provide parts follow up ensuring optimal material flow
• Handle reoccurring analysis and tasks driving continuous cost savings initiatives
• Examine current processes and implement or recommend improvements to drive out waste
• Meet customer deadlines and develop metrics dashboards that highlight customer specific analytics
• Use discretion and independent judgment to answer customer requests and propose solutions
• Develop and assist with presenting customer analytics, key trends and solution proposals during customer QBR’s
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3 years inventory/auditing/transportation experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Some college, preferred
• Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain and logistics concepts
• Strong problem solving and time management skills required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and multi task
• Ability to follows process and standard procedures
• Experience analyzing large sets of data
• Advanced computer skills including Excel and Outlook required
• Must also be able to learn and regularly operate multiple company and customer owned Warehouse Management System (WMS) platforms
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

Physical Requirements:

-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

-The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.

-While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.

-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.

Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain

Job Family: Operations

Address: 13690 Michigan Ave W

Primary Location: US-MI-Marshall

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2610703