Process and Inventory Analyst

CSP is the industry leader in the formulation and molding of lightweight, advanced composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you’re only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry-leading benefits, called BENEfits4U. Our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

• Collect, organize, and maintain PFEP information with plant teams, including demand, lead times, replenishment settings, packaging, storage, and points of use.
• Prepare recurring inventory reports using established templates; check data for completeness and accuracy and flag unusual results for review.
• Assist with analysis of raw material, purchased components, work-in-process, and finished goods to identify shortages, excess stock, and slow-moving inventory.
• Compile cycle-count results, track count completion, and help document variances; support physical inventory preparation and follow-up activities.
• Help trace inventory discrepancies through receiving, production reporting, transfers, scrap, and shipping transactions with experienced team members.
• Gather planning parameters and compare them with approved standards; document potential gaps for review by the manager and plant Materials team.
• Participate in plant assessments and improvement workshops; take process observations, maintain action logs, and follow up on assigned tasks.
• Help update work instructions and training materials; assist with the rollout of approved process changes under the direction of COE and plant leads.
• Support trade compliance documentation for the Logistics & Supply Chain Optimization Manager, including country-of-origin and shipment records.
• Support material-availability, capacity, and inventory-bank studies by gathering data and completing defined analyses; submit findings for review.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant education and practical experience.
• Zero to two years of relevant experience; recent graduates, internships, co-ops, and relevant project work are welcome.
• Basic understanding of inventory or supply chain concepts and a willingness to learn manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of Excel, including sorting, filtering, and basic formulas; willingness to develop pivot-table, lookup, and data-analysis skills.
• Attention to detail, clear communication, task organization, and willingness to ask questions and raise issues promptly.

Preferred Experience

• Internship, co-op, or hands-on exposure to manufacturing, warehousing, production planning, or inventory control.

• Exposure to an ERP system such as QAD, or to inventory transactions and cycle counting; QAD experience is not required.

• Exposure to pivot tables, lookups, Power Query, or Power BI. Professional certifications are not required.

Skills & Competencies

Curious, dependable, and comfortable learning on the plant floor. Checks work carefully, accepts feedback, and follows assigned actions through to completion.

Working Relationships & Accountability

Works under the Systems & Excellence Manager’s guidance and supports plant Materials teams. The manager reviews analyses and recommendations. This role does not independently approve inventory adjustments, master-data changes, or policy changes.

Performance Measures

Accuracy and timeliness of assigned reports, PFEP data completeness, action-log upkeep, completion of assigned tasks, and demonstrated development of inventory, Excel, and QAD skills.

Work Environment & Travel

Based in the Auburn Hills, MI main office, with 50% travel to CSP facilities, including overnight stays, for assessments, workshops, training, and implementation. Work includes office analysis and on-site activity in manufacturing environments. Follow applicable site safety and PPE requirements.

If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, CSP is the place for you!