Materials Analyst

Motion Recruitment; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for full benefits

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting firm is seeking a Prototype Material Planner responsible for ensuring timely delivery of parts from suppliers. In this role, you will manage demand forecasts for production materials and collaborate cross-functionally for project success. The ideal candidate should have strong material control knowledge, project management skills, and proficiency in SAP and Excel. This is a 6+ month onsite contract position based in Normal, IL, with full benefits and potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of material control and inventory control.
• Ability to manage multiple trial projects simultaneously.
• Strong team orientation and cross-functional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time delivery of launch/trial parts.
• Issue demand forecasts for pre-series production materials.
• Manage change communication to the supply chain.

Skills

Material control knowledge

Excellent interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Collaborative working

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Prototype Material Planner

The Prototype Material Planner is responsible to ensure ‘on-time’ delivery of launch/trial parts from suppliers, to include daily monitoring of shipping performance as well as delivery verification in support of our pre series production development builds.

In this role within the company, you will issue demand forecasts for pre series production materials and shall provide clear status as to the availability of material. You’ll manage the change communication to the supply chain for material demand resolving planning challenges and supply chain constraints. Development builds are the foundation for the programs, and you shall work cross-functionally to ensure their success. You will strive to become an expert in the supply chain for your given commodities and provide planning solutions which set the programs up for success.

This is a 6+ month contract on W2, eligible for full benefits with the potential to extend or convert. Additionally, this is an onsite position in Normal, IL. Local candidates only.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of material control, inventory control and related logistics activity is required
• Excellent interpersonal skills, analytical skills and the ability to multi-task and make sound decision in a fast pace, stressful environment required
• Working knowledge in SAP preferred and strong Excel, Word, Power point, and Outlook programs knowledge
• Proactive problem solving-skills, as well as strong project management, teamwork, leadership, initiative, and oral/written communication and presentation skills are required
• Be able to manage multiple trial projects simultaneously
• Strong team orientation and cross functional attitude
• Flexibility to think strategically and act tactically
• Ability to develop and interpret business intelligence/data to drive execution and decision-making
• Ability to gain trust and communicate constructively with suppliers and stakeholders across the organization to resolve issues
• In-depth understanding of automotive supply chain, automotive production experience preferred
• You have a collaborative method of working and capability in a range of communication styles
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Analyst

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting