Harsco Rail · 2 months ago
Materials Analyst
West Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHarsco Rail is recognized for its technical leadership in railway track maintenance and is seeking an ERP Materials Analyst to manage, analyze, and optimize material requirements. The role involves ensuring accurate data flow, material availability, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.
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Responsibilities
Maintain and update material master data, report bills of materials (BOMs)/routing issues, and item update & maintain attributes within the ERP system
Analyze material demand using ERP/MRP tools to verify system functionality
Troubleshoot ERP-related material issues and collaborate with leadership and IT/ERP support teams to resolve data or process discrepancies
Partner with procurement, production, logistics, and finance teams to streamline material workflows
Conduct root-cause analysis for ERP system errors affecting materials planning and flow
Train end-users on ERP material management functions and best practices
Identify opportunities for process improvement and system enhancements to strengthen supply chain performance
Manage ERP data sets including master data and transactional data
Ensure accuracy and integrity of ERP data by performing audits, validations, and cleansing activities
Work with area Leadership to develop dashboards, reports, and KPIs from ERP and integrated systems to support business decision-making
Analyze ERP data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvements
Support ERP upgrades, enhancements, and integrations by providing data analysis and testing
Troubleshoot data-related issues and resolve system discrepancies
Document data processes, policies, and best practices to ensure compliance with governance and audit standards
Participate in Production order close out activities, including system issues, meeting requirements with finance, production and planning
Partner with IT and business stakeholders to implement automation, process improvements, and analytics solutions
Provide training and support for ERP data reporting and analysis tools to business users
Participate in daily meetings (such as MDI walks) as required to communicate issues and support continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, IT, Industrial Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in Materials production ERP environment
Strong understanding of production processes, manufacturing techniques, and material flow
Ability to manage complex schedules, prioritize tasks, and adapt to fast-paced, changing environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Excel (including advanced techniques) for data analysis and reporting
LN experience required, with the ability to ensure transaction accuracy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments and motivate teams to achieve plant goals
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to accuracy in maintaining records and schedules
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment under pressure
Company
Harsco Rail
Harsco Rail is a railroad manufacturer that supplies railway track maintenance and construction services.
1001-5000 employees
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