Material Analyst Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Material Planner Assistant responsibilities include creating and tracking manufacturer orders based on material planner/analysts requests. Position works with warehouse team to prioritize and complete the escalated customer backorders. Responsibilities include reviewing and resolve invoice discrepancies before payment is scheduled.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create manufacturer orders and transfer tickets for each manufacturing operation needed to produce the product.
• Meet with Production Control to determine the proper sequencing/priority of manufacturing operations.
• Review and validate invoices from vendors before bringing them to Finance department.
• Work with Buying team to resolve discrepancies on PO/SO/Invoices.

Education and/or Experience

• Requires Bachelor's degree in business administration or supply chain management.
• Minimum of two years of related experience needed in manufacturing operations, SIOP, sourcing and material management.

Essential Skills:

• Needs ability to work with and analyze large amounts of data.
• Needs ability to establish positive working relationships with internal customers.
• Willing to take direction and work independently.
• Must have clear success in the delivery, supply, and materials management solutions with demonstrated results.
• Requires end-to-end supply chain knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated use of ERP and forecasting systems.
• Demonstrated self-motivational skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Job requires the ability to clearly organize and categorize work priorities to complete work.
• Critical analysis and complex problem-solving skills are needed.