Materials Analyst I
Hubbell Incorporated · Aiken, SC · 1 wk ago
ManufacturingFull-time
A Day In The Life
- Analyze inventory levels and consumption patterns to optimize stock levels and minimize waste
- Maintain SAP Material Master Data values to optimize and harmonize operational effectiveness
- Collaboration with procurement and production teams to ensure timely availability of materials
- Monitor supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and seek opportunities for cost savings
- Utilize data analysis tools and software to generate reports and insights for decision making
- Analyze material demand, usage trends, and forecasts to support production schedules and customer requirements
- Create material requirements planning (MRP) outputs / reports
- Maintain and optimize inventory levels to balance availability, cost, and working capital goals
- Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and delivery reliability; identify and escalate risks
- Investigate shortages, excess inventory, and obsolescence; recommend corrective actions
- Support cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory accuracy initiatives
- Develop and maintain material-related reports, dashboards, and KPIs (e.g., transactional volumes, on time performance, operational health metrics)
- Collaborate with procurement on sourcing strategies, supplier changes, and cost-saving initiatives
- Work with production and engineering teams to support new product introductions, BOM accuracy, and change management
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within materials and supply chain processes
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field preferred
- 1+ year experience required
- Proven experience in materials analysis, inventory management, or supply chain operations
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SAP, ERP systems)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and draw actionable conclusions
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across departments
- Detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy and problem solving
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
Qualifications
- Hubbell Incorporated
- Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet.
- Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications.
- Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications.
- We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers.
- Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.