Strategic Materials & Inventory Analyst

Flex; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexis seeking a Materials Analyst in Milpitas, California to analyze material requirements, monitor inventory health and support production plans across Planning, Procurement, Supply Chain and Manufacturing.

You will track inventory metrics, identify shortages or excesses, assist in cycle counts and review purchase orders to ensure timely material availability.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or related field and 2–5 years of experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 2–5 years of experience in materials planning, inventory analysis, supply chain, manufacturing, or related analytical role.

Responsibilities

• Analyze material requirements and support planning activities to ensure alignment with production schedules and customer demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and material availability to identify shortages, excess inventory, and potential supply risks.
• Track and report key inventory metrics, helping drive improvements in inventory accuracy and reductions in excess and obsolete materials.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Planning, Operations, and Warehouse teams to ensure timely and cost-effective material availability.
• Evaluate material movement and inventory transactions to maintain data integrity and support efficient production operations.
• Support inventory cycle count programs, investigate discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions to improve inventory control.
• Generate and maintain reports on material performance, inventory trends, shortages, and forecasted requirements.
• Assist in the review of purchase orders, material change notices, and demand fluctuations to ensure adequate supply coverage.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of material planning processes, procedures, and inventory control practices.
• Analyze excess and obsolete inventory and recommend disposition strategies to minimize financial impact.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve material-related issues and support on-time delivery objectives.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing supply chain and material management performance.

Skills

Materials planning

Inventory analysis

Supply chain

Data analysis

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Flexis seeking a Materials Analyst in Milpitas, California to analyze material requirements, monitor inventory health and support production plans across Planning, Procurement, Supply Chain and Manufacturing.

You will track inventory metrics, identify shortages or excesses, assist in cycle counts and review purchase orders to ensure timely material availability.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or related field and 2–5 years of experience with ERP/MRP systems.