Material Control Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY

Penske Logistics is seeking Material Control Analysts to join their team. This role requires strong analytical, computer, and customer service skills, along with a safety-conscious approach. The position involves coordinating departmental processes, providing visibility to management, and resolving operational issues.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use computer to enter records and generate reports
• Weigh or count items for distribution to ensure compliance with company standards (as applicable)
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments
• Complete daily logs
• Proactively seek opportunities to improve customer's inventory and material flow processes
• Work with customers to resolve stock shortages
• Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer
• Track shipments to ensure shipment deadlines are met
• Work with suppliers to correct part/shipment issues
• Follow daily parts control function, including track and trace, production schedule analysis, and exception management
• Follow processes set by engineering and assist with the implementation of any process and transportation design changes
• Handle reoccurring analysis and tasks driving continuous cost savings initiatives
• Examine current processes and implement or recommend improvements to drive out waste
• Meet customer deadlines and develop metrics dashboards that highlight customer-specific analytics
• Develop and assist with presenting customer analytics, key trends, and solution proposals during customer QBRs
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3 years inventory/auditing/transportation experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Some college, preferred
• Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain, and logistics concepts
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and multitask
• Ability to follow process and standard procedures
• Experience analyzing large sets of data
• Advanced computer skills including Excel and Outlook required
• Must be able to learn and regularly operate multiple company and customer-owned Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) platforms
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history), and drug screening are required
• Physical requirements include standing, walking, and sitting; occasional lifting up to 25 lbs/12 kg; close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus