Materials Control & Analytics Specialist

Penske Logistics LLC; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking a Material Control Analyst in Marshall, MI to support inventory accuracy, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. You will track stock, analyze discrepancies, and collaborate with customers and suppliers to optimize material flow.

Ideal candidates bring strong Excel skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, and a commitment to safety and customer service. Travel may be required; Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing large data sets.
• Strong problem solving and time management skills.
• Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain and logistics concepts.

Responsibilities

• Use computer to enter records and generate reports.
• Weigh or count items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.
• 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.
• Work with customer to resolve stock shortages.
• Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer.
• Track shipments to ensure shipment deadlines are met.
• Work with suppliers to correct part/shipment issues.
• Follow daily parts control function, including track and trace, production schedule analysis, and exception management.
• Provide parts follow up ensuring optimal material flow.
• Handle reoccurring analysis and tasks driving continuous cost savings initiatives.
• Examine current processes and implement or recommend improvements to drive out waste.
• Meet customer deadlines and develop metrics dashboards that highlight customer specific analytics.
• Use discretion and independent judgment to answer customer requests and propose solutions.
• Develop and assist with presenting customer analytics, key trends and solution proposals during customer QBR's.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Inventory management

Auditing

Transportation concepts

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Some college

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Penske Logistics is seeking a Material Control Analyst in Marshall, MI to support inventory accuracy, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. You will track stock, analyze discrepancies, and collaborate with customers and suppliers to optimize material flow.

Ideal candidates bring strong Excel skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, and a commitment to safety and customer service. Travel may be required; Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.