Strategic Inventory & Materials Analyst

Valeo Kapec.; Seymour (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo Kapec. is seeking an Inventory Analyst to join the Material Planning/Production Control team in Seymour, Indiana. The role focuses on improving planning processes, managing inventories, and ensuring material availability to meet customer demand.

You will leverage data analysis and ERP/SAP tools to forecast needs, coordinate with suppliers, and support on-time production schedules in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years in a leadership or analytical role in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and time management skills.
• Strong computer skills and experience with SAP or other ERP systems in a JIT environment (preferred).
• Experience in material planning and/or thorough understanding of ERP systems in a JIT environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and drive planning processes for production & supply chain to improve cost, quality, and delivery.
• Set up proper inventory levels and maintain them.
• Provide internal reporting and analysis related to stock outs and status.
• Ensure materials and components are available to meet customer demand.
• Plan raw materials based on S&OP and Master Production Schedules; coordinate with suppliers and production.
• Validate and send a weekly forecast to suppliers and monitor material arrivals to meet orders on time.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Leadership experience

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Valeo Kapec. is seeking an Inventory Analyst to join the Material Planning/Production Control team in Seymour, Indiana. The role focuses on improving planning processes, managing inventories, and ensuring material availability to meet customer demand.

You will leverage data analysis and ERP/SAP tools to forecast needs, coordinate with suppliers, and support on-time production schedules in a dynamic manufacturing environment.