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Materials Analyst

Materials Analyst

Harsco RailWest Columbia, SC, US
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Harsco is recognized for technical leadership and worldwide experience in virtually all major aspects of railway track maintenance.  We enable railroads to operate at peak efficiency over smooth, precisely aligned track that increases railway safety while reducing fuel consumption and other key operating costs. Our broad array of equipment and services support every type of railway operator, from major national and international railway systems, to short lines and high-speed urban transit networks.

Job Description

The ERP Materials Analyst is responsible for managing, analyzing, and optimizing material requirements using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. This role ensures accurate data flow, material availability, and alignment between production schedules, procurement, and inventory control. The ERP Materials Analyst acts as the link between supply chain operations, IT / ERP systems, and cross-functional teams to support efficiency and cost effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Will include the following, but other duties may be assigned :

Maintain and update material master data, report bills of materials (BOMs) / routing issues, and item update & maintain attributes within the ERP system.

Analyze material demand using ERP / MRP tools to verify system functionality.

Troubleshoot ERP-related material issues and collaborate with leadership and IT / ERP support teams to resolve data or process discrepancies.

Partner with procurement, production, logistics, and finance teams to streamline material workflows.

Conduct root-cause analysis for ERP system errors affecting materials planning and flow.

Train end-users on ERP material management functions and best practices.

Identify opportunities for process improvement and system enhancements to strengthen supply chain performance.

Manage ERP data sets including master data and transactional data

Ensure accuracy and integrity of ERP data by performing audits, validations, and cleansing activities.

Work with area Leadership to develop dashboards, reports, and KPIs from ERP and integrated systems to support business decision-making.

Analyze ERP data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvements.

Support ERP upgrades, enhancements, and integrations by providing data analysis and testing.

Troubleshoot data-related issues and resolve system discrepancies.

Document data processes, policies, and best practices to ensure compliance with governance and audit standards.

Participate in Production order close out activities, including system issues, meeting requirements with finance, production and planning.

Partner with IT and business stakeholders to implement automation, process improvements, and analytics solutions.

Provide training and support for ERP data reporting and analysis tools to business users.

Participate in daily meetings (such as MDI walks) as required to communicate issues and support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, IT, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

5+ years of experience in Materials production ERP environment.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Strong understanding of production processes, manufacturing techniques, and material flow.

Ability to manage complex schedules, prioritize tasks, and adapt to fast-paced, changing environments.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Excel (including advanced techniques) for data analysis and reporting.

LN experience required, with the ability to ensure transaction accuracy.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments and motivate teams to achieve plant goals.

Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to accuracy in maintaining records and schedules.

Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment under pressure.

Additional Information

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Rail’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Harsco Rail offers the following alternate application procedure : Contact Matt Fink HR Director NoAM at 803-673-8267 and Harsco Rail will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job.  Please call only for disability application.

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