Materials Analyst

Materials Analyst

·         Trigger Launch Readiness Reviews (LRR) through SuperG online / SuperG communication based on the below defined category on weekly (Monday) basis.

·         Conduct LRR training to the targeted suppliers on weekly basis.

·         Schedule meeting with Suppliers to review the self-assessment status.

·         Review all the key questionnaire and related evidence with suppliers.

·         Identify gaps, action plan and target date for the open items (Yellow / Red)

·         Visit supplier site to review critical open items.

·         Continue to work with suppliers to close all Open issues (Yellow / Red) on or before MP2 milestone.

·         Identify Critical suppliers from various internal data sources

·         Visit to supplier site to identify issues, root cause, action plan and date to green.

·         Physical validation of the action plan and follow-up with suppliers until get closed.

·         Participate in the DCV build status review meeting to understand the MP&L related issues & provide input to LRR team to ensure MP&L related issues identified during DCV build gets fixed. Engage with suppliers to establish and onboard suppliers for MP&L systems and process.

·         Visit to supplier site as required.

·         Follow-up with suppliers to complete the check list assessment and validate.

·         Prepare and share one pager for the critical suppliers and highlight risk for sourcing in the area of Delivery, Prem. Freight, Prod. Loss, Contribution margin, Q1 & Stability claims.

·         Recommend source change based on the identified issues and risk to the production through MP&L Leadership

·         Identify & prioritize low Delivery Performance suppliers and define Critical / Non-Critical based on the below,

·         Conduct Detailed Training to suppliers on Delivery Rating elements (Quarterly)

·         Work with suppliers until all action items closed and 6MWA improved >81.

·         Update and Track supplier monthly delivery performance in the master tracker and report out monthly KPI status to management / leadership.

Skills Required:

Experience in:

1. Supply Chain Operations

2. Supplier Management & Readiness for Launches

3. Delinquent Supplier Support

4. Forward Model Sourcing

5. Supplier Resourcing & Onboarding

6. Supplier Delivery Performance Monitoring & Improvement

7. Working in new product launches

8. Experience in leveraging analytical tools (Any SQL based Data Transformation Tool, Any Data Visualization Tool)

Other Skills Required:

1. Strong acumen in data driven story telling

2. Excellent communication and people skills, with the teams to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

3. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve results.

4. Proven track record of cross-functional engagement with engineering, manufacturing, purchase, and supplier quality

5. Well versed with MS Office Tools (excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

6. Fluent in English

Skills Preferred:

1. Speaking Spanish is an added advantage.

2. Experience in leveraging analytical tools like Alteryx/Qlik Sense/ GCP 3. Strong acumen in Supply Chain skill set in areas like Inbound Logistics / Packaging / Demand & Supply planning / In-plant Logistic operations / Warehouse management

Experience Required:

1. 3+ years of experience in OEM or Tier1 company. Preferably in Automotive Industry.

2. 3+ years of experience working in Supply Chain Operations / Supplier Management

3. 3+ years of experience in leveraging analytical tools ( Any SQL based Data Transformation Tool, Any Data Visualization Tool)

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering OR Supply Chain Management OR Business Administration

Education Preferred:

Masters degree in Engineering OR Supply Chain Management OR Business Administration

Additional Information :

Should be open to travelling (supplier or plant locations). Please take note that there is a possibility of being sent to critical supplier sites for 2-3 weeks at a time to work with the cross-functional team for issue resolution.)