Night Inventory & Materials Control Analyst

Penske; Wayne, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking a Material Control Analyst to join our team in Wayne, MI. This role supports inventory control, data analysis, and process improvements during a night shift (8pm–4am) with a focus on meeting customer demand and maintaining accuracy in material flow.

The position emphasizes problem solving, independent work, and collaboration with customers and suppliers to resolve shortages and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years inventory/auditing/transportation experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter records and generate reports.
• Weigh or count items for distribution to ensure conformance.
• Read work orders to determine assignments.
• Complete daily logs.
• Seek opportunities to improve inventory and material flow processes.
• Collaborate with customers to resolve stock shortages.
• Identify cost savings opportunities for customers.
• Track shipments and ensure deadlines.
• Follow daily parts control functions and production schedules.
• Assist with process improvements to reduce waste.
• Develop metrics dashboards for customer analytics.
• Present analytics and proposals during customer QBRs.

Skills

Inventory management

Problem solving

Time management

Data analysis

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college

Tools

Excel

Outlook

WMS platforms

Job description

Penske Logistics is seeking a Material Control Analyst to join our team in Wayne, MI. This role supports inventory control, data analysis, and process improvements during a night shift (8pm–4am) with a focus on meeting customer demand and maintaining accuracy in material flow.

The position emphasizes problem solving, independent work, and collaboration with customers and suppliers to resolve shortages and improve efficiency.