Sr Materials Mgmt Analyst

Responsibilities

• Review material requirements/requests, quantity, and costs in support of proposal activity and ongoing quantity/price variance analysis.
• Analyze the Bill of Materials (BOM), coordinate with Engineering, Program Management, Sales, Procurement, Finance and other departments to define material requirements.
• Work with the supply base to request and expedite proposal responses to support the needs of the business.
• Work across departments to ensure proper material quantities are quoted in the proposal phase (i.e. engineering samples, testing samples, production materials, etc.).
• Understand and analyze internal yield assumptions to determine quantity required from supplier.
• Develop current, accurate and complete material cost estimates utilizing latest material pricing.
• Determine fair and reasonableness of a material estimate through approved methods; to include market analysis, historical price analysis, and competition.
• Basic Knowledge of Material Management and Purchase Order (PO) Management.
• Analyze Bill of Material (BOM) for sourcing to supply base while selecting the most accurate and qualified sources of supply for each component.
• Daily use of Critical Thinking to achieve more efficient operations and processes.
• Cook obsolescence issues between suppliers and Engineering for replacement or alternate parts.
• Able to prioritize and organize multiple efforts simultaneously.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• 3-5+ years relevant experience
• Advanced Excel skills (including Vlookup, pivot, charting, macros a plus)
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or relevant field
• 5-7+ years' relevant experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in materials finance/analysis, estimating, and planning with a strong analytical approach
• Prior experience developing materials cost proposals
• Knowledge of Indentured Bills of Materials
• Able to read mechanical and electrical drawings