Material/Inventory Analyst

QUALIFICATIONS

• College Diploma in Supply Chain/Materials Management or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years related experience in automotive manufacturing environment
• Excellent English communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Excellent math skills
• Computer literacy in MRP / ERP scheduling systems, purchasing systems & cycle-count systems, as well as business applications and web-based ordering systems.
• Familiarity with computer routings and Bills of Material
• Kanban experience
• Lean Manufacturing exposure
• Ability to function well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to deal effectively with all levels of the organization

DESIRABLE ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

(Optional) - Preferred but not required

• Familiarity with CMI / TRANS4M software
• Knowledge of supplier qualification standards (TS-16949, QS-9000, ISO-14001)
• Knowledge of Import / Export procedures and Customs regulations
• Completed related CAPICS courses

MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for inventory management of part numbers assigned, including optimization of inventory levels on the floor for a JIT environment, & on an ongoing basis reviewing the parameters to ensure optimization that the inventory levels as well as the supply of the components are in a timely manner
• Responsible for ensuring that cycle counts are done daily at Mytox and submitted for approval. Cycle counts at the suppliers are done on a regular basis (weekly / bi-weekly) and submitted for approval with adequate analysis with detail explanation to the variance.
• Responsible for ensuring the integrity of inventory listed in CMI, including any follow-ups to resolve disagreements between physical inventory confirmations and CMI system
• Responsible for resolving any reported “negative” inventory listings of purchased items and ensures that, in coordination with production that the finished good inventory is accurate.
• Issues Corrective Action requests and obtains CA’s as required when errors are encountered
• For part numbers assigned, expedites purchased components, packaging items and subcontracted items to support production requirements (this includes both external and internal)
• Reviews and audits supplier releases on a daily basis
• Ensures that the releases are sent to all suppliers after MRP
• Ensures that all materials are on time (none early, none late) with the correct quantities to support production and ensures timely delivery to our customer; follows up all “past due” conditions on a daily basis and escalates any potential risks due to the past dues.
• Responsible for all required liaison (written, verbal or on-site) with suppliers regarding delivery problems
• Coordinates freight to suppliers (inbound/outbound) for Mytox responsible runs
• Reports problems which may affect production immediately to supervisor
• Follows up with the supplier and receiving department ensuring that the supplier has enough packaging to support our deliveries without interruption within the supply chain
• Evaluates/maintains supplier delivery performance
• Initiates via Buyers, supplier debit/credit notes for shipment discrepancies, excess freight charges
• Completes inventory analysis to ensure the accuracy and make adjustment or modification as needed
• Reviews the accuracy of BOM’s and take steps to correct as needed
• Creates action plans and corrective actions for any inventory discrepancies
• Identified areas of opportunity with regards to inventory accuracies and as needed standardizes processes or procedures to ensure accuracy moving forward
• Leads material and inventory requirements for Magna's MAFACT program to ensure compliance
• Assist in updating graph’s and analysis for MBR meeting
• Supports outside business hours as and when required which have a direct or immediate impact on production and/or customer
• Maintains responsibility for departmental Continual Improvement at all times, both in general and specifically related to individual duties
• Acts as backup within the Inventory Group whenever required