Job Description

Our client, a well-known electric vehicle company is urgently looking to hire a Materials Analyst to join their team onsite in Normal, IL. Local candidates only.

**This is a 5+ month contract on W2 offering a full benefits package with the potential to extend or convert**

Responsibilities:

The Prototype Material Planner is responsible to ensure ‘on-time’ delivery of launch/trial parts from suppliers, to include daily monitoring of shipping performance as well as delivery verification in support of our pre series production development builds.

In this role within Launch, you will issue demand forecasts for pre series production materials and shall provide clear status as to the availability of material, you’ll manage the change communication to the supply chain for material demand resolving planning challenges and supply chain constraints. Development builds are the foundation for the programs, and you shall work cross functionally to ensure their success. You will strive to become an expert in the supply chain for your given commodities and provide planning solution’s which set the programs up for success.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of material control, inventory control and related logistics activity is required
• Excellent interpersonal skills, analytical skills and the ability to multi-task and make sound decision in a fast pace, stressful environment required
• Working knowledge in SAP preferred and strong Excel, Word, Power point, and Outlook programs knowledge
• Proactive problem solving-skills, as well as strong project management, teamwork, leadership, initiative, and oral/written communication and presentation skills are required
• Be able to manage multiple trial projects simultaneously
• Strong team orientation and cross functional attitude
• Flexibility to think strategically and act tactically
• Ability to develop and interpret business intelligence/data to drive execution and decision-making
• Ability to gain trust and communicate constructively with suppliers and stakeholders across the organization to resolve issues
• In-depth understanding of automotive supply chain, automotive production experience preferred
• You have a collaborative method of working and capability in a range of communication styles
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

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