Material Supply Chain Analyst

SGS Consulting; Butlerville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a Purchasing/Supply Chain professional in Indiana to ensure timely flow of materials and manage supplier relationships. You will coordinate POs, monitor KPIs, and address issues to keep production on schedule.

The role requires 1–3 years in Purchasing or related fields, familiarity with MRP, and proficiency in SAP and Excel. Collaboration across teams and strong negotiation skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous availability and timely flow of raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies.
• Manage and coordinate open purchase orders and order scheduling activities.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and address performance issues.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding late orders, delivery confirmations, and other order-related issues.
• Review and take daily action on Material Requirements Planning (MRP) messages.
• Identify recurring material or supplier issues and escalate them as needed.
• Coordinate with purchasing, production, materials, and other internal teams to resolve supply-related challenges.
• Prioritize tasks and manage multiple material-related activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support negotiations and supplier discussions when required.
• Maintain accurate records and communication using Microsoft Office applications.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Relationship building

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

ERP systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure continuous availability and timely flow of raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies.
• Manage and coordinate open purchase orders and order scheduling activities.
• Monitor supplier performance using established KPIs and address performance issues.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding late orders, delivery confirmations, and other order-related issues.
• Review and take daily action on Material Requirements Planning (MRP) messages.
• Identify recurring material or supplier issues and escalated them as needed.
• Coordinate with purchasing, production, materials, and other internal teams to resolve supply-related challenges.
• Prioritize tasks and manage multiple material-related activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support negotiations and supplier discussions when required.
• Maintain accurate records and communication using Microsoft Office applications.

Skills:

• 1–3 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Materials, Inventory, or a related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of Materials Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Purchase Order Management and Order Scheduling.
• Supplier Management and Supplier Performance Tracking.
• Experience working with ERP systems; SAP preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Outlook skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred, with equivalent experience considered.