What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Analyst position at Bossard Americas Job Board?
Summary
The Material Analyst analyzes customer requirements, production run rates, and inventory levels to eliminate stock-outs and ensure appropriate material flow.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
· Determine the required materials and maintain orders.
· Ensure the consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production.
· Track production volume and monitor customer demand patterns.
· Schedule and oversee the supply and delivery of materials and products.
· Analyze and respond to a variety of reports to manage order backlog.
· Liaise with the customer, operations, and purchasing.
· Manage inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations.
· Coordinate with other departments regarding production goals, timelines, etc.
· Resolve any issues that arise, such as price discrepancies or missing inventory receipts.
· Assist in determining whether excess inventory is subject to re-distribution, sale or disposal.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies:
• Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in
work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work
structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Building Customer Loyalty - Effectively meeting customer needs; building
productive customer relationships; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction
and loyalty.
• Communication - Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of
media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps
them understand and retain the message.
• Contributing to Team Success - Actively participating as a member of a team to
move the team toward the completion of goals.