Materials Analyst: SAP Inventory & Supply Chain Analytics

Spherion Asheville; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Spherion Asheville is seeking a Materials Analyst to optimize supply chain and manufacturing operations. You will leverage SAP data analysis to maintain optimal inventory levels, prevent bottlenecks, and improve predictability, while collaborating across Procurement, Planning, QA, and Logistics.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in materials management, strong SAP experience (MM/PP), advanced Excel, and hands-on knowledge of MRP concepts in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 2–5 years in materials management, inventory control, or supply chain analytics.
• Hands-on SAP ERP familiarity (MM and PP modules).
• Advanced Excel skills and data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau).
• Solid understanding of MRP concepts and inventory strategies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor materials levels (raw, WIP, finished) in SAP to balance demand and working capital.
• Review MRP outputs daily to identify shortages or excess inventory.
• Maintain SAP master data (lead times, safety stock, reorder points, BOM, MOQ).
• Develop and track KPIs like Inventory Turnover, OTIF, DOS, and obsolescence.
• Execute and refine SAP MRP runs; convert planned orders to requisitions/production orders.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Production Planning, QA, and Logistics to resolve disruptions.
• Track supplier performance and manage expedited shipments during shortages.
• Participate in Lean/Six Sigma/5S projects to streamline material flow and reduce waste.
• Identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory and plan dispositions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

SAP

Excel

Power BI or Tableau

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems (MM/PP)

Job description

Spherion Asheville is seeking a Materials Analyst to optimize supply chain and manufacturing operations. You will leverage SAP data analysis to maintain optimal inventory levels, prevent bottlenecks, and improve predictability, while collaborating across Procurement, Planning, QA, and Logistics.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in materials management, strong SAP experience (MM/PP), advanced Excel, and hands-on knowledge of MRP concepts in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.