Materials Analyst

We are hiring a Materials Analyst to join our dynamic manufacturing operations team!
This is a high-impact role where you’ll lead efforts to minimize customer disruptions by driving communication, coordination, and recovery planning across manufacturing, order management, and distribution. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a direct impact on customer satisfaction and operational excellence, this is the opportunity for you.

Who You Are:

You are a proactive problem-solver with a strong background in production planning or inventory control. You excel at cross-functional communication, thrive in ambiguity, and are passionate about continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in a production inventory control or manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of materials management, including transactional movements, warehouse flow, and the physical flow of materials on the floor
• In-depth knowledge of warehouse management and planning processes
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems

• Strong oral and written communication skills across all organizational levels
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, or military equivalent experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, and legacy planning systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using root cause analysis
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing techniques and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

What You Will Be Doing:

• Analyze daily data to assess customer impact and operational risk
• Lead cross-functional communication and develop recovery plans during disruptions
• Coordinate material requirements and plant capacity to support production recovery
• Communicate recovery plans through escalation processes and maintain updates
• Drive continuous improvement in planning and communication processes

Wellbeing Means so Much More than Benefits, you may be interested in:

• Nurse and massage therapist onsite for employees
• Cell phone stipend monthly
• Employee assistance program, providing free counseling, financial resilience, and legal guidance
• Ongoing learning through LinkedIn Learning

Who We Are:

Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.

Why People Choose to Work with Us:

At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.

What Matters to Us:

More than qualifications, we’re looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.

Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.

Steelcase is a MVAA- Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer. Steelcase recognizes the amazing experiences and skills that Veteran's possess. We encourage all Veterans and Veteran Spouses to apply.

Please see our Working at Steelcase Document for more detailed benefits and compensation information.

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