Material Planning Analyst

What a typical day looks like:

• Assists in auditing data for accuracy and preparing summary reports, spreadsheets, graphics and charts based on the research of data.
• May assist in the preparation of recommendations to management based on the research of data.
• Collects, compiles, and presents various types of data.
• Prepares summary reports, spreadsheets, and charts based on research of data from multiple sources, which may include but will not be limited to customer bills of material reports, staff metrics, PPV metrics, and PPV form tracking.
• May create and/or maintain databases in help of data collection.
• Audits data. Resolves data integrity issues, including but not limited to quotations.
• Proactively identifies and escalates potential issues related to metrics.
• Where applicable, suggest process/communication improvements relative to metric tracking activities.
• Tracks materials financial performance, and initiate corrective actions when required.
• Daily review of RMA transactions.
• Create weekly purchase orders including all client parts.
• Receive data entry for clients.
• Update content list and item master.
• Prepare DPT packing list for LCAD repairing.
• Window to client material (consigned parts) supply.
• Window to client bulk RMA service.
• Specialized Job: May be required for certain positions. These could include one or more of the following duties:
• May hold up inventory control, supply chain management, material planning and scheduling.
• Develop commodity spend profiles/breaks-downs: guide time profiling, inventory positioning, and site execution to price.
• Establish common pricing research tools.
• Provide detailed bill of materials research by site.
• Perform general reporting and activities for score carding of suppliers.
• Validate site pricing through implementation of a common cost review and pricing process.
• Assist in the supply chain transfer and risk management for NPI.
• Provide PPV targeting, tracking and asset velocity.
• Design, manage and control all data research tools

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• Conversational English.
• Previous experience as a Material Planner, Materials Analyst, Supply Chain Planner, or similar role.
• Experience with material planning, demand management, and forecast analysis.
• Knowledge of inventory control, material availability, and supply chain operations.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably BAAN, QUINACCSIS, and ECOS.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience monitoring KPIs and driving corrective actions.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, Logistics, and Customer Service teams.
• Experience maintaining Item Master/Data Master information is a plus.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.

• Key Skills

• Material Planning
• Demand & Forecast Management
• Inventory Control
• ERP (BAAN, QUINACCSIS, ECOS)
• Supply Chain
• KPI Tracking
• Data Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Customer Support
• Excel

• Preferred Background Manufacturing environments such as EMS, Electronics, Automotive, or Industrial Manufacturing.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Competitive Salary.
• Life & Medical insurance.
• Christmas Bonus.
• Food Coupons.
• Saving Fund.

CV19

Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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