Materials Analyst

SUTPHEN CORPORATION; Urbana (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutphen Corporation in Urbana, Ohio seeks a skilled Inventory/Materials professional to manage cycle counts, audits, and ERP-driven transactions. You will monitor stock levels, analyze usage trends, and lead investigations into discrepancies to improve accuracy and flow.

This role supports Lean initiatives and cross-functional teams in a manufacturing setting. Required: associate degree and 3+ years in materials management or similar.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in materials management, inventory control, warehouse operations, or supply chain.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records through routine cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Monitor inventory levels and material usage to identify trends, shortages, excess stock, and obsolete inventory.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and perform root cause analysis.
• Ensure all inventory transactions are processed accurately and timely within Microsoft D365.
• Support annual physical inventory and reconciliation activities.
• Maintain warehouse organization standards, including location management, labeling, and material identification.
• Drive 6S and warehouse housekeeping initiatives to improve efficiency and safety.
• Identify opportunities to optimize material storage, product flow, and warehouse utilization.
• Coordinate Kanban changes with Purchasing, Production, Planning, Warehouse, Quality, and BOM teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Inventory control

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain/Operations/related field

Tools

Microsoft D365

Microsoft Excel

Kanban

Job description

Experience the pride and passion that come with serving first responders every day. Through your work manufacturing our extreme-duty fire apparatus, your job will literally help save lives and property- every day. Sutphen has grown, advanced the business and found its success by listening to our customers and team members. We value the input of our team members, respect their ideas and appreciate their hard work. We know that it's the people who create a winning team, and that's why we want you. With competitive wages, incredible benefit packages, bonus plans, 401K options and other programs, Sutphen offers its employees opportunities beyond its manufacturing facility. Be a part of not just a team, but a family with over 130 years of pride and passion. A family that is strong, stable and committed to the fire industry, and to its employees.Inventory Management & Control•Maintain accurate inventory records through routine cycle counts and inventory audits.•Monitor inventory levels and material usage to identify trends, shortages, excess stock, and obsolete inventory.•Investigate inventory discrepancies and perform root cause analysis.•Ensure all inventory transactions are processed accurately and timely within Microsoft D365.•Support annual physical inventory and reconciliation activities.•Maintain warehouse organization standards, including location management, labeling, and material identification.•Conduct regular warehouse audits to verify inventory accuracy, storage compliance, and process adherence.•Drive 6S and warehouse housekeeping initiatives to improve efficiency and safety.•Identify opportunities to optimize material storage, product flow, and warehouse utilization.•Ensure materials are stored and handled according to company standards and safety requirements.Systems & Data Analysis•Utilize Microsoft D365 to manage inventory transactions, transfers, adjustments, and material movement.•Analyze inventory trends, consumption patterns, and transaction history to identify improvement opportunities.•Create reports and dashboards to monitor inventory performance metrics.•Validate system data and resolve transaction issues affecting inventory accuracy.Problem Solving & Corrective Actions•Lead investigations into inventory, material, and warehouse-related issues.•Conduct root cause analysis for shortages, overages, location errors, and process failures.•Develop, implement, and track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).•Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Quality, and BOM teams to resolve material-related concerns.•Document findings and recommendations to prevent recurrence of identified issues.Continuous Improvement•Recommend and implement process improvements that improve material flow and inventory accuracy.•Develop standard work instructions and training materials for warehouse and inventory control processes.•Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.•Participate in cross-functional projects related to inventory management and material handling.Kanban Management & Replenishment Control•Review and adjust Kanban quantities, minimum and maximum levels, and replenishment triggers based on usage, lead time, demand changes, shortages, and supplier performance.•Maintain Kanban cards, labels, locations, part assignments, container quantities, and replenishment parameters to ensure accurate and reliable material flow.•Audit Kanban locations and replenishment signals to identify missing cards, incorrect quantities, inactive parts, duplicate signals, and process gaps.•Monitor Kanban performance and investigate stockouts, excess inventory, late replenishment, and repeated line-side shortages.Coordinate Kanban changes with Purchasing, Production, Planning, Warehouse, Quality, and BOM teams before implementation.•Document approved Kanban changes and verify related Microsoft D365 data, labels, standard work, and physical locations remain aligned.•Support the setup, revision, and continuous improvement of Kanban systems for new parts, engineering changes, and changes in production demand.QualificationsEducation & Experience•Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred.•3+ years of experience in materials management, inventory control, warehouse operations, or supply chain.•Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.Skills & Competencies•Strong working knowledge of Microsoft D365.•Working knowledge of Kanban replenishment methods, sizing factors, visual controls, and ongoing maintenance.•Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.•Proven experience conducting inventory audits and warehouse assessments.•Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.•Ability to identify trends and make data-driven decisions.•Understanding of inventory control best practices and warehouse operations.•Excellent organizational and communication skills.•Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)•Inventory accuracy•Cycle count completion and accuracy•Warehouse audit compliance•Inventory discrepancy resolution rate•Corrective action completion and effectiveness•Material shortage reduction•Kanban stockout frequency•Kanban level review completion•Kanban replenishment accuracy•Location accuracy•On-time completion of inventory transactions