Material Control Analyst

AOI; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and competitive health plans

Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals

Generous PTO policy

Relocation package available

Immigration sponsorships

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a detail-oriented Material Control Analyst for their Sugar Land, Texas location. The role involves overseeing inventory management and ensuring timely material planning and scheduling. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills and experience in supply chain management. Benefits include flexible health plans, a strong PTO policy, and a relocation package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in supply chain planning, preferably in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Certification is a plus.
• Highly motivated with ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficiency with SAP and MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule supply of materials to meet production.
• Utilize SAP to monitor inventory status and ensure data accuracy.
• Identify areas of potential supply chain risk.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving ability

Education

BA/BS or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Summary We are looking for a detail-oriented Material Control Analyst to oversee our inventory management and control systems. The Material Control Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely planning and scheduling of production materials, monitoring and controlling inventory levels, managing supplier risks and reconciling discrepancies. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in material planning, and knowledge of supply chain management and procurement in a manufacturing organization. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Job duties

• Material planning, scheduling and monitoring: Plan and schedule the supply of materials to meet production requirements and safety levels; Review and manage MRP system to ensure accurate stock levels and reorder points; Coordinate with Procurement, Production Control and other functional organizations to ensure on-time delivery, cost expectations and inventory targets; Create, analyze and update future demand forecasts on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Inventory monitoring, controlling and analysis: Utilize information in SAP and other systems to monitor inventory status and ensure data accuracy; Manage the material life cycle and analyze inventory health and turnover rate; Minimize obsolete stock and ensure the business is left with minimum liability; Develop tools or reports to help drive data-driven decisions amongst the team.
• Risk management: Take follow-up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production; Proactively identify areas of potential supply chain risk and work with internal stakeholders to resolve or suggest alternative solutions to minimize impacts.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in supply chain planning, with preference in the manufacturing field
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Certification is a plus
• Advanced proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in SAP system is preferred
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and as a team
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively across all business levels and functions
• Strong data analysis skills and problem-solving ability; ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

Location

This position is full-time and on-site at our Sugar Land, Texas, headquarters in Houston.

Why AOI?

• Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans
• Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
• Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year
• Relocation package available within US
• Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)

Additional job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Strategy/Planning and Information Technology
• Industries: Telecommunications