Material Flow Analyst - Material Planning and Control

Material Coordinator

Major Purpose Establishes the material flow and movement strategy for the raw material, WIP and complete goods. Ensures that there is optimized material movement that results in increased productivity and efficiency, reduction of inventory levels as well as higher inventory accuracy.

Major Duties

• Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
• Manage inventory for a major site or large factory, following existing procedures to identify any issues and solve problems.
• Execute, in a supply chain of low complexity, planning activities within a defined framework/system that mainly affect own organization/unit.
• Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.
• Help others get the most out of data management systems by providing support and advice.
• Carry out a range of supplier management activities either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role.
• Help others get the most out of external communications systems by offering support and advice.
• Help others get the most out of internal communications systems by offering support and advice.
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Skills, Abilities, Knowledge

• Planning and Organizing
• Action Planning
• Verbal Communication
• Computer Skills
• Data Control
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Inventory Management
• Numerical Skills
• Storage
• Traffic and Vehicle Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level Work Experience

Sound experience and understanding of straightforward procedures or systems (7 to 12 months) Very limited (0 to 3 months)