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Penske Logistics · 1 week ago

Material Control Analyst

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

1+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Use computer to enter records and generate reports

Weigh or count items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards (as applicable)

Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments

Complete daily logs

Proactively seek opportunities to improve customer’s inventory and material flow processes

Work with customer to resolve stock shortages

Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer

Track shipments to ensure shipment deadlines are met

Work with suppliers to correct part/shipment issues

Follow daily parts control function, including track and trace, production schedule analysis, and exception management

Follow processes set by engineering and assist with the implementation of any process and transportation design changes

Provide parts follow up ensuring optimal material flow

Handle reoccurring analysis and tasks driving continuous cost savings initiatives

Examine current processes and implement or recommend improvements to drive out waste

Meet customer deadlines and develop metrics dashboards that highlight customer specific analytics

Use discretion and independent judgment to answer customer requests and propose solutions

Develop and assist with presenting customer analytics, key trends and solution proposals during customer QBR’s

Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualification

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Transportation ConceptsSupply Chain ConceptsLogistics ConceptsData AnalysisExcelOutlookWarehouse Management System (WMS)Attendance ManagementProcess AdherenceComputer SkillsBackground InvestigationDrug ScreeningProblem SolvingTime ManagementVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationIndependenceMultitaskingInventory ManagementAuditingTransportationCollege Education

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required

Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain and logistics concepts

Strong problem solving and time management skills required

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and multitask

Ability to follow processes and standard procedures

Experience analyzing large sets of data

Advanced computer skills including Excel and Outlook required

Must also be able to learn and regularly operate multiple company and customer owned Warehouse Management System (WMS) platforms

Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.