Materials Analyst

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What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Job Responsibilities

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Forecast materials needs to supply chain and analyze in transit
• Assist Warehouse with co-ordination of storage locations
• Provide continuous improvement actions related to supply chain processes
• Analyze all internal transfer and receiving data entry
• Analyze forecasts, manage components required for production schedule
• Operation of daily, weekly and monthly MRPII/ERP processes
• Inventory control analysis for all WIP, cycle counts, variance analysis and problem resolution; preparation and keying of related inventory transactions
• Physical Inventory - preparation, counting/auditing counts, variance analysis
• Actively participate in procedure development and in implementing new processes, methods and software programs; perform system test work as needed to accomplish this
• Back up for other Material Analyst as required
• Other duties as assigned by the Materials Manager
• Travel between plants for inventory counts, meetings, etc
• Attend Schedule meeting daily
• Complete runouts for past due or increases – escalate to Ops and Materials with direction
• Work with CSR on costs that need to be charged back to customer
  
  

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or GED required
• Valid drivers license and the ability to travel between the plants required
• Completion of Post-Secondary School focusing on Materials Management would be an asset
• APICS Certificate or CPIM designation would be an asset
• Experience in project management an asset
• 1 year experience in inventory/production control, purchasing or scheduling, preferably in the automotive sector an asset
• Proficient in the use of Core MRP and inventory control functions within TRANS4M an asset
• Understanding and experience with Blackhawk Scan to Location an asset
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Ability to deliver accurate, quick and concise communications through written and verbal interactions, both internally and externally
• Strong understanding of materials management fundamentals
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft based computer programs (Excel)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Self-motivated, ability to initiate and follow tasks through to completion
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must be able to work flexible hours and be willing to work overtime, as required
• Ability to move around an office environment and on the production floor
• Ability to work at a computer workstation; Ability to bend, twist, lift, reach
• Required to carry out job duties and responsibilities in a work environment that may include, but is not limited to, varying levels of noise and/or temperature.
• Ability to lift max. 50lbs periodically.
  
  

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting