Materials Analyst

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd.; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global automotive supplier is seeking a Material Analyst in Michigan to coordinate the overall materials function. The ideal candidate will optimize inventory and freight management while ensuring on-time delivery. Candidates must have relevant education and at least 1-3 years of experience, with a proficiency in Excel. This role involves travel to customer sites and offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience required.
• Less than 1 year experience in the automotive industry.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time delivery of customer orders.
• Optimize freight and inventories.
• Implement production scheduling and inventory control.

Skills

Proficient in Excel

Experience in ERP and MRP system

Supply chain management

Education

Area of study: supply chain, business administration, finance or similar

Job description

Global. Collaborative. Innovative. Together, we will transform the automotive interiors industry. Together, we will redefine the ways people experience life onboard vehicles.

United States - MI - Harrison Township

Job Description

Overview

The Material Analyst is responsible for the overall materials function and coordinating the efforts of Production Control, Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Control; to ensure an orderly and cost-effective system is developed and maintained which will enable production and sales goal to be met while minimizing freight dollars and inventory days on hand.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time delivery of customer orders and acquisition of materials.
• Optimize freight and inventories.
• Implement production scheduling, logistics and inventory control processes which ensure the availability of materials for an uninterrupted flow of production in accordance with delivery schedules, while maintaining minimum inventories.
• Select, motivate, train, and ensure development of a competent department and materials handling staff.
• Anticipate and resolve problems with short-term and permanent corrective action.
• Assist with warehouse layout and execution.
• Daily walks verifying material is stored in the proper location.
• Assist with the management of the most economical inbound/outbound transportation routes, looking for opportunities to combine shipments, milk runs, and warehouse consolidation and distribution.

Qualifications

• Area of study: supply chain, business administration, finance or similar.
• 1-3 minimum years of experience.
• Less than 1 minimum year of experience within the automotive industry.
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Experience in ERP and MRP system.

Location & Job Details

Location: United States - MI - Harrison Township

REQ.NO.: 20252735

About Yanfeng

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 67,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in ten R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on Smart Cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions.

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