Materials Analyst — Elevate Supply Chain Performance

The company name is: The Oakwood Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 3% company match

Paid vacation time

Job summary

Oakwood Group in Taylor, MI is seeking a Materials Analyst to strengthen supply chain performance and lead cross-functional projects.

You will resolve ERP issues tied to BOMs, scheduling, and reporting, drive process improvements, support vendor EDI, and coordinate with MP&L, operations, IT, and purchasing. The role is primarily in-office with occasional remote work, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in a business field; equivalent manufacturing experience encouraged.
• 5+ years in scheduling, logistics, purchasing, or SCM in Tier 1/Tier 2 auto supplier.
• ERP proficiency (IQMS preferred) and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process-improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve ERP issues tied to BOMs, scheduling, logistics, and reporting.
• Lead process improvement initiatives across scheduling, customer service, logistics, and inventory.
• Document and promote best practices such as safety stock optimization.
• Support vendor EDI implementation and cross-functional initiatives.
• Assist with customer-driven projects like program launches, balance-outs, and engineering changes.
• Serve as a central communication point among MP&L, engineering, operations, IT, finance, purchasing, customers, and suppliers.
• Train team members and drive cost reduction and efficiency initiatives.

Skills

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in business-related field

Tools

IQMS

Job description

Oakwood Group in Taylor, MI is seeking a Materials Analyst to strengthen supply chain performance and lead cross-functional projects.

You will resolve ERP issues tied to BOMs, scheduling, and reporting, drive process improvements, support vendor EDI, and coordinate with MP&L, operations, IT, and purchasing. The role is primarily in-office with occasional remote work, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.