Material Control Analyst
full-time•Wayne
About this role
POSITION SUMMARY:
Penske Logistics is looking for Material Control Analysts to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are self-motivated, with strong analytical and computer skills, customer-centric, and safety conscious. This position coordinates all processes and functions of a department and provides visibility to management by tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions.
SHIFT:
Tuesday thru Friday 8:00pm - 6:00am
MAJOR 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 seeks 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 that are 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
About Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and supply chain management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.
Other facts
Tech stack
Analytical Skills,Computer Skills,Customer-Centric,Safety Conscious,Inventory Management,Material Flow,Process Improvement,Data Analysis,Problem Solving,Communication,Reporting,Auditing,Research,Troubleshooting,Cost Savings,Supplier Coordination
About Penske
Penske Truck Leasing is a Penske Transportation Solutions company headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania. A leading provider of innovative transportation solutions, Penske operates and maintains nearly 400,000 vehicles and serves its customers from approximately 1,000 maintenance facilities and more than 1,900 truck rental locations across North America. Solutions from Penske include full-service truck leasing, fleet maintenance, truck rentals, used trucks, and a comprehensive array of technologies to keep the world moving forward. Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. is a partnership of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
Team size: 10,001+ employees
Website: https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/
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Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Founding Year: 1969
What you'll do
- The Material Control Analyst coordinates processes and functions within a department, providing visibility to management through tracking and troubleshooting operational issues. They also seek opportunities to improve inventory and material flow processes while ensuring shipment deadlines are met.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Material Control Analyst do at Penske?
As a Material Control Analyst at Penske, you will: the Material Control Analyst coordinates processes and functions within a department, providing visibility to management through tracking and troubleshooting operational issues. They also seek opportunities to improve inventory and material flow processes while ensuring shipment deadlines are met..
Why join Penske as a Material Control Analyst?
Penske is a leading Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage company.
Is the Material Control Analyst position at Penske remote?
The Material Control Analyst position at Penske is based in Wayne, Michigan, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the Material Control Analyst position at Penske?
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