Materials Analyst

Yanfeng; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng is seeking a materials and logistics professional in Michigan to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders and materials, optimize freight and inventories, and implement scheduling, logistics and inventory controls that support uninterrupted production.

You will lead a small team, train staff, resolve issues with corrective actions, coordinate inbound and outbound transportation, and work closely with plants and suppliers while adhering to quality, EHS and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Business Admin, Finance or similar).
• 1–3 years of experience in a related role; automotive experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and manufacturing plants as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time delivery of customer orders and materials.
• Optimize freight and inventories.
• Implement production scheduling, logistics and inventory control processes.
• Select, motivate, train, and develop staff in materials handling.
• Anticipate and resolve problems with corrective actions.
• Assist with warehouse layout and execution.
• Daily walks verifying material is stored correctly.
• Manage economical inbound/outbound transportation routes and consolidation.

Skills

Travel willingness

Multitasking

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Area of Study: Supply Chain / Business Admin / Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP

MRP system

Job description

Essential Functions of Job:

• Supervisory Capacity:No Supervisory Responsibilities
• Ensure on-time delivery of customer orders and acquirement 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

Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:

• Quality System: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Quality requirements.
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
• Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
• Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements.
• Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).

ECM Level:

All Employee

Required Education Level:

• Bachelor's Level Degree
• Area of Study:Supply Chain, Business Admin, Finance or similar.
• Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualifications:

• 1-3 Minimum Years of Experience.
• Less than 1 Minimum Years 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Excel.
• Experience in ERP and MRP system.

Physical Ability Requirements:

• Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Frequently
• Movement (Walking): Frequently
• Carry Weight (Lifting up to 10 lbs): Occasionally
• Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing):Frequently
• Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone):Occasionally

Language Required:

English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking)

Language Preferred:

None

Work Environment:

• May frequent manufacturing plants and must follow all rules while visiting locations.
• Office Environment.
• Works closely with others, perhaps within a foot of another person
• Often exposed to distracting sounds and noisy conditions

Why Join Yanfeng?

At Yanfeng, innovation starts with people. Guided by our commitment to sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion, we create an environment where talented individuals can grow, collaborate, and help build the future of mobility.

Yanfeng is committed to developing our employees by providing opportunities through development programs, continuous learning, mentorship, and volunteerism. Our industry-leading team is supported by generous employee benefits and wellness programs including:

• Medical and Prescription Coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Vision
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with 6% matching contributions and immediate 100% vesting
• Company Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Additional wellness and discount programs

Advance your career with personal and professional growth as a part of our global team!

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Duties, responsibilities or activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.