Material Analyst - 12 month contract

About the Role

Orders and releases raw materials. Liaises between production and customer service. Conducts cycle counts and investigation. Monitors and tracks performance of suppliers. Assists in supplier development. Prepares and issues purchase orders for blanket production material at negotiated prices that meet divisional goals of cost competitiveness. Handles customs and brokerage issues for production material, equipment and supplies.

Your preferred 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
• Valid Class G Driver's License

Compensation: $70K

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check and, if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.

Who we are looking for

• 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
• Automotive background (preferably Magna)
• Automotive manufacturing experience

Your 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
• 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.
• 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
• Supports outside business hours as and when required which have a direct or immediate impact on production and/or customer
• Acts as backup within the Inventory Group whenever required

What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Site Benefits

• Employee Engagement Events
• Holiday Events
• BBQ's

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