Materials Control & Analytics Specialist

Penske; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking a Material Control Analyst in Chicago to join an excellent team. You will use data and reports to monitor inventory, coordinate material flow, and partner with customers to resolve shortages while driving cost savings.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency with Excel and other MS Office tools, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced logistics environment. Flexibility to cover shifts is expected, with emphasis on reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years inventory/auditing/transportation experience preferred.
• Strong problem solving and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills including Excel and Outlook required.

Responsibilities

• Use computer to enter records and generate reports.
• Weigh or count items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards (as applicable).
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments.
• Complete daily logs.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to improve customer’s inventory and material flow processes.
• Track shipments to ensure shipment deadlines are met.
• Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer.
• Follow daily parts control function, including track and trace, production schedule analysis, and exception management.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

Penske Logistics is seeking a Material Control Analyst in Chicago to join an excellent team. You will use data and reports to monitor inventory, coordinate material flow, and partner with customers to resolve shortages while driving cost savings.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency with Excel and other MS Office tools, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced logistics environment. Flexibility to cover shifts is expected, with emphasis on reliability and safety.