Materials Management Analyst

Company Description

The staffing solutions division of GDKN is a leading provider of end-to-end solutions in the temporary staffing space. With companies across the globe laying critical emphasis on their human resources management, demand for temporary staffing is rapidly growing because it improves focus on core/critical activities and can be adapted to the seasonal nature of business, addresses business uncertainties and the demand for rapid growth. In short, temporary staffing creates a very nimble human capital platform which allows organizations to maximize their productivity and flexibility at all times.

GDKN is one of the very few minority business enterprises in North America that has the status of Preferred vendor with world’s largest corporations in various industries including:

• Electric
• Gas
• Telephone Utilities
• Manufacturing
• Defense
• Banking/Financial,
• Information Technology
• Healthcare/Pharmaceutical

Having worked with a multitude of the world’s largest clients, GDKN has gained significant expertise in providing staffing solutions which are specifically targeted to meet our client’s unique needs with a highly innovative tactical and strategic approach and extensive capabilities for scalability and flexibility.

Our staffing solutions focus on every detailed aspect of a business and ensure that you have the perfect talent for your critical business needs. We keep adapting and expanding to ensure that we always surpass our client’s expectations.

Our staffing solutions division has access to an unparalleled pool of candidates from which our dedicated team rigorously screen and evaluate to ensure ideal human resources are identified for our client’s unique needs. Our dedicated team is the group of certified experts many of which have years of experience in their related field of expertise.

We do not just focus on finding the perfect talent for our clients; we allow them to focus on growing their business and achieving their goals by ensuring that we adhere to the strictest labor compliance standards.

Our activities are compliant with the laws prevailing in the countries and municipalities we do business in and our team of labor law experts ensures that your organization is compliant with all current applicable labor regulations. Labor Law Compliance Management is an important component of our business which we continue to keep as a top priority.

With over 20 years in the staffing industry, highly customizable staffing solutions, unparalleled sourcing methodology and global capabilities, we are uniquely equipped to identify the right talent for your organization. GDKN will provide your organization with the flexibility to staff up or down, depending on your business needs.

Job Description

• The Materials Management Analyst II is responsible for implementing material planning, production scheduling, and inventory control processes to ensure timely material availability and operational efficiency.

• This role requires strong collaboration across multiple functions, performance monitoring, and continuous process improvement to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Material Planning & Inventory Control

• Implement material planning, production schedules, and inventory control processes.

• Ensure timely material ordering and resolve material-related issues.

• Monitor engineering change requests for data accuracy.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a liaison between Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, Finance, and Manufacturing.

• Collaborate to resolve supply chain issues and ensure smooth operations.

• Performance Monitoring

• Organize monthly meetings to monitor metrics and provide data analysis.

• Compute and analyze key metrics such as inventory accuracy, safety stock, and customer on-time delivery.

• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for performance improvement.

• Compliance & Process Improvement

• Ensure compliance with Global Design Management (GDM) standards.

• Identify areas for process improvement and challenge current manufacturing strategies.

Must-Have

Education:

• Graduate in Post Secondary School

Experience:

2–4 years of experience in materials management, production planning, or supply chain operations.

Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP)

Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data for decision-making.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

We Value

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, macros, data analysis).

• Familiarity with Honeywell systems and processes.

• Knowledge of global supply chain and import/export regulations.

Qualifications

Q\A

• What inventory metrics do you monitor to ensure healthy inventory performance?

• Describe your experience using ERP systems such as SAP for material planning.

• Tell me about a process improvement initiative you implemented.

• How do you forecast material requirements and maintain appropriate inventory levels?

• How do you ensure inventory accuracy at a 3PL warehouse?

• What causes inventory inaccuracies and how would you prevent them?                 

Additional Information

Key Skills

• Strong analytical skills and understanding of inventory management systems.

• Experience in supply chain planning and execution.

• Ability to identify issues and escalate them appropriately.

• Knowledge of Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP)

• Excel formulas, Macros are a key knowledge for this role.