Job Description

The Materials Analyst is responsible for controlling material flow to ensure 100% on‑time delivery to customers, zero material shortages, and achievement of financial and inventory targets. The role works cross‑functionally to support uninterrupted production and logistics excellence.

Key Tasks

• Control and monitor material movement to prevent shortages and production stoppages.
• Coordinate engineering changes with customers, planners, engineering, warehouse, and production teams.
• Ensure 100% stock accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and discrepancy resolution.
• Track and resolve at‑risk materials, including escalation management for stop shipments.
• Schedule materials according to customer demand while controlling inventory levels and month‑end targets.
• Maintain zero loader errors, supplier discrepancies, and booking issues.
• Monitor supplier performance, attend reviews with underperforming suppliers, and ensure zero arrears.
• Control scrap levels and manage supplier returns related to quality claims.
• Ensure compliance with logistics governance, authorization processes, and cost controls.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Material Planner in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of material planning, inventory control, and logistics processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Fluent Spanish and English (written and spoken).
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.