Job Details

Material Analyst (Inventory Analyst)

Location: West Point, Georgia

Position Overview

The Material Analyst plays a key role in supporting production by ensuring materials are available, accurately managed, and aligned with customer and inventory requirements. This position works closely with suppliers, production, and internal teams in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment to prevent production disruptions, resolve inventory issues, and support efficient material flow.

Customer & Supplier Focus

• Serve as the first point of contact for customers and suppliers for all materials-related issues
• Receive, review, and process customer production orders
• Create and maintain pick lists (shipping schedules) for all customer orders
• Ensure customer production schedules are supported without disruption
• Develop cost-effective truck routes aligned with production and inventory goals
• Maintain and manage weekly supplier releases

Core Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with production, suppliers, and inventory teams to ensure timely material availability
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels for raw materials, components, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods
• Support and assist with production scheduling activities
• Perform physical inventory counts and cycle counting
• Troubleshoot inventory discrepancies, perform root cause analysis, and lead corrective actions to resolve variances
• Support Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) from a materials perspective
• Maintain and update CMS data including Bills of Material (BOMs), item masters, and sales orders
• Utilize MRP systems to manage material planning and inventory flow

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a Materials Analyst or Materials Coordinator role (Automotive manufacturing experience Strongly preferred )
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience working in an automotive manufacturing and high-paced production environment
• Strong experience with troubleshooting and corrective action related to inventory variances
• Hands-on experience with physical inventory and cycle counting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to quickly develop and consolidate data for reporting
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Solid understanding of MRP systems and material planning processes
• Customer- and client-focused mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Just-In-Time (JIT) environment experience
• Experience with SAP (preferred, not required)
• Experience with QAD systems

PRIMARY LOCATION

West Point Facility