Materials Analyst

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. Since 1913, we’ve evolved from building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis to creating highly customized pumpers, aerials, tankers, and rescue units that perform under the toughest conditions. Today, more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses are in service, making a difference every day.

About the Role

The Materials Analyst will support the development, standardization, advancement, and implementation of a lean enterprise material flow strategy. This role utilizes advanced analytical skills to identify opportunities and develop solutions that optimize material flow at the lowest total landed cost. The analyst will align cross-functional efforts to maximize ROI for lean material flow initiatives, returnable container implementations, logistics route engineering, and shortage mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and deployment of cross-functional strategic initiatives to reduce supply chain costs by eliminating waste.
• Lead project teams through completion, ensuring schedule attainment, KPI targets, and executive reporting.
• Support standardization and implementation of a lean enterprise material flow strategy, including KPIs, PFEP, replenishment systems, WMS, inventory control, production scheduling, and IT support systems.
• Update critical ERP system parameters to align with optimal material strategy in conjunction with the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) process.
• Maintain required documentation outside the ERP system to support ongoing monitoring and change management.
• Support measurable improvement in parts shortages due to poor production and materials planning, inventory errors, and facility damage.
• Resolve problems using analytical abilities and acquired knowledge.
• Compile data from ERP systems, spreadsheets, and other sources to support decision-making in conjunction with the PFEP process.
• Forecast workload based on demand projections.
• Leverage shop-floor lean material flow experience to lead projects focused on synchronizing material consumption with production, optimizing conveyance routes, and improving materials presentation at the point of use.
• Reduce excess material handling inside facilities, between facilities, and with local suppliers through value stream analysis and PFEP principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Materials, or a related field with at least three (3) years of relevant experience, or a minimum of nine (9) years of applicable experience in lieu of a degree.

Working Conditions

This office-based role is primarily performed in a professional environment with standard lighting, ventilation, and temperature control. Duties are largely sedentary, requiring extended periods of sitting, computer use, and telephone communication. Occasional movement within the office, such as walking short distances or reaching for files, is necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Pay

$57,600.00 – $90,400.00 per year. Individual pay is determined by factors including the scope of the role, candidate experience, education, skills, and internal equity.

Benefits

Beyond a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.