Analyst - Maintenance Data & Cost

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.

Primary Responsibilities for the Analyst - Maintenance Data & Cost :

Maintain a Business Partner relationship with Maintenance and Production Department leadership teams to ensure proper management and accounting controls for over $50 million of spend.

Assist in managing and coordinating inventory support functions including consignment, vendor managed inventory (VMI), and Carpenter owned inventory.

Assist in analyzing actual maintenance costs.

Assist in implementing and designing process improvement initiatives.

Assist in maintaining current maintenance information systems including SAP and SAS PC. Research problems and work to find appropriate solutions.

Work closely with Procurement, Production, Maintenance, Finance, other end-users System Support Personnel & Vendors.

Provide adequate controls and safeguards over supplies inventory accounting.

Work closely with Director of Finance to ensure accuracy and efficiency of supplies inventory accounting processes, including compliance with Sarbanes Oxley provisions and other financial policies and procedures

Recommend cost saving opportunities.

Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required for the Analyst - Maintenance Data & Cost :

High School diploma required. Two-year college business related degree, preferred.

Three or more years' experience in a manufacturing staff position.

Requires in-depth experience, knowledge and skills in own function.

Solves moderately complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions.

Works independently with minimal guidance.

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; guides the work of other staff members.

Ensures a safe workplace.

Promotes ways to improve the quality of life and protect the environment in the communities in which the Company does business.

Effectively manages small projects or sub-teams, including coordination of resources outside of own area.

Forecast and plans resource requirements for small projects or sub-teams.

Monitors and controls and costs within own work and may manage cost for small projects or areas.

Interprets customer needs, assesses requirements and identifies solutions to non-standard requests.

Knowledge of the existing manufacturing systems including computer systems, steel making processes, material flow and handling schemes, quality systems and process control techniques.

Knowledge of Carpenter's processes, products and services.

Assist in development of programs / tools to assist management with cost control and analysis and activities.

Preferred for the Analyst - Maintenance Data & Cost :

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions.

Ability to evaluate new equipment, and process and maintenance technologies.

Ability to perform independent work on larger assignments requiring experience and independent judgment.

Ability to operate a computer workstation.

Ability to work in a production-oriented environment.

Ability to train and develop others.

Ability to work under frequently changing priorities and deadlines.

Excellent Verbal and written communication skills.

Problem solving skills.

Project management skills.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.