Job Description
We are seeking a Material Flow Analyst to join the company, a premier supplier, in Ottumwa, IA USA 52501 While working in this clean, and climate-controlled facility you will have the opportunity to be directly involved in the evolution of the industry. Come work for a company that has been consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work For. Immediate interviews are available, apply today!
Description:
- Establishes the Material Flow and movement strategy for the raw material, WIP and complete goods.
- Ensures that there is optimized material movement that results in increased productivity and efficiency, reduction of inventory levels as well as higher inventory accuracy.
Duties:
- Evaluates current logistics flow through the facility for slow moving vs. fast moving materials.
- Performs root cause analysis; determines corrective action for appropriate material replenishment and flow throughout the factory.
- Establishes and monitors line side inventory levels and presentation.
- Plans material replenishment strategies to support variable build levels and inventory accuracy while minimizing material handling costs.
- Establishes and creates triggers based on raw material or complete goods replenishment cycles and lead times.
- Determines correct inventory location for raw materials and complete goods inventory.
- Plans raw material and In Process storage strategies. Serves as expert for Warehouse Management portion of SAP, determining zones for warehouse locations.
- Establishes SAP system parameters to drive material to its point of use.
- Serves as transportation resource to unit operations personnel to assure optimal carrier selection for shipment and delivery and to facilitate compliance with appropriate governmental regulations.
- Reviews and analyzes freight cost to optimize services and cost and manages all freight loss, product damage, overcharge, trailer and container detention and service related claims in order to minimize costs.
Education Preferred:
- BS Industrial Engineering
- BA Business Management
- BA Supply Management or related field
Or
- Equivalent work experience in a manufacturing setting.
Experience Required:
- 1-2yrs in a manufacturing setting.
Position Requirements:
- General Computer Skills
- SAP Experience preferred.
- Microsoft Office experience.
- Manufacturing Experience (kaizan, kanban etc.) Basic Material Flow Principles, Project Management Experience,
- Part Containerization experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all.