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Materials Analyst (Entry-Level)

Diversity Talent Scouts
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/6/2025 CLOSED ON 1/6/2026

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Materials Analyst
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Location: West Columbia, SC | Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Materials Analyst to join our energetic team in West Columbia, SC. This role is critical as it involves managing the complex flow of heavy industrial manufacturing materials used to build and maintain trains and rail tracks.

The ideal candidate will be an energetic, master-data-type personality who excels at working cross-functionally. We are specifically looking for a candidate who is driven by initiative—someone who proactively seeks out information, asks tough questions, and drives solutions, rather than just taking orders. We highly value your potential and cultural fit.

Key Responsibilities

Utilize the ERP system daily for material planning, tracking, and issue resolution.

Proactively resolve materials-related issues within the ERP system, identifying the root cause of delays, backorders, or discrepancies.

Collaborate extensively with Procurement, Production, Engineering, and Logistics teams to ensure smooth material flow and supply chain efficiency.

Analyze material workflows and recommend improvements to drive better outcomes and reduce waste.

Maintain accurate material master data and documentation.

Act as the key point of contact for internal departments regarding material availability and specifications.

What We're Looking For

Required Skills & Experience

A highly energetic and enthusiastic personality with strong communication skills, comfortable asking challenging questions across all departments.

Proven ability to take initiative and ownership of issues; must be solution-oriented, not just process-following.

Experience or strong educational background in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field (Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply).

Familiarity with material ordering and planning functions within an ERP system is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $60,000

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