Senior Materials Analyst

Copeland LP; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

Job summary

Copeland is seeking a Senior Materials Analyst at our Rushville, IN location. You will coordinate and expedite purchases, manage MRP and Kanban-driven improvements to meet production targets, and develop dashboards to prevent interruptions. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years in materials and strong Excel/Power BI skills.

You will work with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle), lean practices, and travel up to 5% as needed. Copeland emphasizes inclusion and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 3–5 years of materials experience.
• Proficient in Excel (Pivot Tables) and Power BI.
• Experience with ERP and MRP; Oracle.
• Lean tools such as Kanban pull systems and demand-driven supply chain.
• Travel up to 5% of the time.
• US work authorization with no sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop process improvement projects for kanban pull systems to meet production and inventory targets.
• Manage MRP to ensure timely receipt of materials to meet production schedules.
• Track the progress of materials and expedite as required.
• Develop and maintain autonomous reporting dashboard for 'clear to build' window to prevent production interruptions.
• Manage inventory levels to meet both inventory and production goals.

Skills

Material planning

MRP

Excel Pivot Tables

Power BI

ERP/Oracle

Lean tools

Travel up to 5%

Teamwork & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Degree in Supply Chain/Operations

Tools

Oracle ERP

MRP systems

Kanban system

Job description

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

If you are a Materials professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting role for you! Based out of our Rushville, IN location, you will coordinate and expedite purchases, inventory levels, flow of materials, parts, and assemblies from suppliers, between sections or departments, by performing the following duties.

AS A SENIOR MATERIALS ANALYST, YOU WILL:

• Manage and develop process improvement projects for kanban pull systems to meet production and inventory targets
• Manage MRP to ensure timely receipt of materials to meet production schedules.
• Track the progress of materials and expedite, as required.
• Analyze data and help develop analysis tools to improve efficiencies across the materials department. Develop and maintain autonomous reporting dashboard for "clear to build" window to prevent production interruptions
• Manage inventory levels to meet both inventory and production goals.
• Identify and resolve issues that impact on time deliveries.
• Organize and set up daily transportation on critical timeframes to ensure timely receipt of products.
• Work through new product development at the plant with part set ups, lead times, BOM changes, etc.
• Utilize lean tools to improve supplier delivery to the plant
• Meet customer requirements, including LTL, FTL, and expedites.
• Work in conjunction with production, customer service, sales, suppliers, and procurement to meet customer requirements, including short LT and expedite requests.
• Be cross trained in other positions in the/other department(s).
• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree plus 3-5 years of relevant materials experience. An equivalentcombination of education and experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, proficient in Excel (Pivot Tables), Power-BI
• Working experience with ERP and MRP use, Oracle
• Capable of utilizing Lean tools, such as Kanban pull systems, demand-driven supply chain, and perfect execution strategies
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Degree in Supply Chain/Operations or related degree
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, MRP systems, shop floor controls, supply chain methodology andlean practices

Schedule

Assembly operates on a 4-day, 10-hour work-shift schedule. Salaried employees who are not front-line supervisors work five days to support this arrangement. They can choose between working extended hours from Monday to Thursday with a half day on Friday, or they can opt for full eight-hour workdays from Monday to Friday.

Why Work in the Rushville, IN

Our facility is located in Rushville, IN, which is less than an hour from Indianapolis. Rushville is also a short drive from larger communities such as Shelbyville , Greenfield , and Greensburg . Downtown Rushville offers shopping, local eateries, a seasonal farmer and artisan market, and a host of community activities at the Riverside Park Amphitheater . Awarded the Stellar Community designation by the State of Indiana, Rushville offers an exceptional school system, a low cost of living, and is a place where “everyone knows your name.”

About Our Location

Our 2-building campus offers a safe and clean work environment with a “family” atmosphere. We manufacture new semi-hermetic compressors and take the worn-out, failed compressors out of the field and remanufacture them to “like new” status, as well as manufacture crank shafts. Approximately 200 employees work in Rushville and are an integral part of our organization. A 2-building campus allows for learning and growth opportunities for all our team.

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Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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