Materials Analyst - Ponca, OK

Air Distribution Technologies, Inc.; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Ponca City is seeking a Materials Analyst to analyze inventory and scheduling data to ensure material availability and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include generating reports, maintaining inventory databases, and supporting production needs. Candidates should have an associate degree in a relevant field with materials management experience or a related bachelor’s degree. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of MRP/ERP systems are expected. The role is set in a professional office environment with some interaction on the plant floor.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of materials management experience in warehouse, purchasing, or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of statistical techniques and problem resolution.
• Ability to perform safety audits and report unsafe conditions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory and scheduling data to support delivery and inventory accuracy.
• Generate reports to drive efficiencies in production and material flow.
• Maintain databases for inventory control and scheduling decisions.

Skills

Mechanical and analytical ability

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Basic knowledge of MRP and ERP systems

Education

Associate degree in a relevant field or Bachelor's in business/supply chain/engineering

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Air Systems Components (ASC) - Materials Analyst

Air Systems Components (ASC), a business segment of Air Distribution Technologies, Inc., is seeking a Materials Analyst for our Ponca City, OK facility. ASC manufactures high-quality air distribution products, including grilles, registers, and diffusers for leading brands such as TITUS, KRUEGER, T&B, H&C, and RELIABLE. This role is responsible for analyzing inventory and scheduling data, supporting production needs, and ensuring material availability to maintain operational efficiency and meet customer delivery targets.

Location:

Ponca City, OK

What You’ll Do:

• Analyze inventory and scheduling data to support on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and transportation execution while minimizing cost.
• Generate timely reports and analysis to drive efficiencies in production and material flow.
• Maintain databases and ensure data integrity for inventory control and scheduling decisions.
• Support daily production needs, including inventory planning, scheduling analysis, and discrepancy resolution.
• Ensure cycle count schedules are created and distributed; perform root cause analysis for inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Manage MRB and discrepant material locations to minimize excess and obsolete inventory.
• Review and update PFEP material flow, storage locations, and Kanban sizing; collaborate with production, engineering, and warehouse teams.
• Review inventory planning parameters (ABC codes, lot sizes, MOQ) to align with plant objectives.
• Perform safety audits and report unsafe conditions.

What We’re Looking For:

• Associate degree in a relevant field with 1-2 years of materials management experience in warehouse, purchasing, or logistics; or a bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or engineering.
• Strong mechanical and analytical ability with knowledge of statistical techniques and problem resolution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Internet software, and email.
• Basic knowledge of MRP and ERP systems preferred (Oracle experience a plus).

Preferred:

• Experience in inventory forecasting and scheduling.
• APICS Certification (CPIM or CSCP).

Work Environment:

The work environment is primarily in a professional office setting within a climate-controlled manufacturing facility, with occasional plant floor interaction. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

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