Materials Management Analyst — Inventory & Analysis

Hawaiian Electric; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric is seeking a Materials Analyst to coordinate and analyze inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and cost-effective operations across the P VM Materials Management department. The role interfaces with Engineering, Accounting, and Operating Departments to implement policies, monitor stock, and manage blanket/consignment orders.

Candidates should have knowledge of materials management principles, budgeting, and PC/mainframe software; 3–5 years of related experience is preferred,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of materials management principles and related technical field normally acquired through college level courses or the equivalent in training and experience.
• Knowledge of materials handling policies, budgeting, and general company procedures.
• Familiar with personal computers and/or mainframe systems and related software applications (ie. spreadsheets, word processing, graphics applications, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Determine stock levels and evaluate advance material requirements, analyzes material utilization and cost, reviews purchase requisitions and stock transfers.
• Advise operating personnel on inventory policies and procedures. Acts as liaison with Engineering, Accounting, and Operating Departments pertaining to materials.
• Analyze, recommends, and provides estimated purchase quantities for items to be considered for blanket and consignment orders. Administers blanket and consignment orders, determines Vendor production requirements, monitors vendor local stock levels, and makes releases for delivery.
• Expedites stockouts or shortage problems, communicates information from Buyer/Vendor to concerned parties, researches alternate sources and substitutes.
• Reviews and recommends changes to replenishment formulas and order codes; determines appropriate replenishment formula and order codes assigned to each item; implements and monitors changes.
• Evaluates slow moving materials and equipment and submits recommendations for obsolescence and/or disposal.
• Provides statistical and graphic reports on inventory performance; assists in directing and providing input into evaluation of the clerical staff work. Assists in preparation and monitoring of Division operating forecast.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

Skills

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Driver’s license

Education

College-level courses or equivalent training

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Graphics applications

Mainframe systems

Job description

Hawaiian Electric is seeking a Materials Analyst to coordinate and analyze inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and cost-effective operations across the P VM Materials Management department. The role interfaces with Engineering, Accounting, and Operating Departments to implement policies, monitor stock, and manage blanket/consignment orders.

Candidates should have knowledge of materials management principles, budgeting, and PC/mainframe software; 3–5 years of related experience is preferred,