Overview
Material Control Analyst role at Penske Logistics. This position is for individuals who are self-motivated with strong analytical and computer skills, customer-centric, and safety conscious. The role coordinates all processes and functions of a department and provides visibility to management by tracking, process oversight, auditing, researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions.
Shift
Monday through Friday 3pm – 11pm. Shift flexibility is required to meet customer demand.
Major Responsibilities
- Use computer to enter records and generate reports
- Weigh or count items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards (as applicable)
- Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments
- Complete daily logs
- Proactively seek opportunities to improve customer’s inventory and material flow processes
- Work with customer to resolve stock shortages
- Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer
- Track shipments to ensure shipment deadlines are met
- Work with suppliers to correct part / shipment issues
- Follow daily parts control function, including track and trace, production schedule analysis, and exception management
- Follow processes set by engineering and assist with the implementation of any process and transportation design changes
- Provide parts follow up ensuring optimal material flow
- Handle recurring analysis and tasks driving continuous cost savings initiatives
- Examine current processes and implement or recommend improvements to drive out waste
- Meet customer deadlines and develop metrics dashboards that highlight customer specific analytics
- Use discretion and independent judgment to answer customer requests and propose solutions
- Develop and assist with presenting customer analytics, key trends and solution proposals during customer QBRs
- Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
1-3 years inventory / auditing / transportation experience preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredSome college preferredFundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain and logistics conceptsStrong problem solving and time management skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently and multitaskAbility to follow processes and standard proceduresExperience analyzing large sets of dataAdvanced computer skills including Excel and OutlookMust learn and regularly operate multiple WMS platformsRegular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the jobWillingness to travel as necessary and to meet the required schedule; completion of Penske employment application, background check and drug screening are requiredPhysical Requirements
Understand and perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodations as neededRead, communicate verbally and / or in written form; remember and analyze information; follow instructionsStand, walk, and sit; use hands to touch, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; lift up to 25 lbsSpecific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focusPenske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Penske Logistics : Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske helps businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs.
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