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The Planet Group

Materials Analyst ( {{city}})

The Planet Group, Elk Grove Village

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Job Title: Material Analyst

Salary: $80,000 - 85,000 depending on experience

Bonus: 10% Annual Incentive Bonus

On-Site Position

Key Notes:

- 2+ Years of experience in material coordination, inventory control, or logistics within a manufacturing environment

- SAP Proficiency or a very similar ERP system in a manufacturing environment


The Material Analyst is responsible for supporting the release, tracking, and expediting of raw and packaging materials to ensure seamless production operations. This role involves managing inventory, processing orders in SAP, and serving as a liaison between vendors, quality assurance, and production teams to resolve material-related issues and maintain schedule adherence.


Ways you will make a difference

Coordinate ordering and timely release of raw and packaging materials to support production schedules

Process and confirm purchase orders in SAP, assign purchase orders to requisitions

Monitor material deliveries and expedite when necessary to prevent production delays

Maintain inventory at optimal levels to ensure material availability while minimizing carrying costs

Perform and coordinate quarterly physical inventory counts and reconciliation

Ensure FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory management is followed

Act as primary liaison between warehousing, the plant, corporate material planning teams and quality for material-related issues

Verify accuracy of invoices by cross-checking against purchase orders and resolve discrepancies in pricing or quantity

Ensure accurate entry of incoming materials into the inventory management system

Collaborate with the Operations team to ensure schedule adherence and service rate targets based on material availability

Recognize and respond to abnormal usage trends that may indicate issues in supply or production

Utilize SAP and other systems to support inventory control and procurement functions

Ensure compliance with all standard operating procedures and internal controls

Provide input during planning and scheduling meetings to support efficient production flow

Assist in correcting Bills of Materials (BOMs) as needed

Coordinate inter-facility transfers of materials between plants and storage locations


Skills that will make you successful

Strong organizational and communication skills

Ability to work cross-functionally across production and departments

Excellent communication skills

Analytical mindset to identify tre4nds and solve inventory challenges

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional manufacturing environment


Experiences that will support your success

2-4 Years of experience in material coordination, inventory control, or logistics within a manufacturing environment

Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems in a manufacturing environment

Familiarity with production operations, supply chain workflows, and supplier coordination

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Familiarity with inventory control and procurement practices

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional manufacturing environment