Material Control Analyst

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

Physical Requirements

Penske 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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