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Materials Analyst

Oakwood Group
  • Taylor, Michigan
    12 days ago

    Job Description

    Materials Analyst
    Location: Taylor, MI 48180
    Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm, nights and weekends as needed. Onsite with opportunities for remote work.
     
    Are you ready to take your supply chain and materials expertise to the next level? Oakwood Group, a family-owned automotive supplier since 1945, is looking for a Materials Analyst to join our team. At Oakwood, we believe in teamwork, respect, and creativity—values that have fueled our success for 80 years.
     
    What You’ll Do
    As our Materials Analyst, you’ll play a key role in strengthening supply chain performance and supporting cross-functional projects. Your responsibilities will include the following:
    • Identifying and resolving ERP issues tied to BOMs, scheduling, logistics, and reporting.
    • Conduct capacity analysis and planning activities to identify resource constraints, support customer demand requirements, and develop actions to mitigate production and supply chain risks.
    • Analyze demand and establish scheduling parameters to maintain target inventory turns while supporting customer requirements.
    • Leading process improvement initiatives across scheduling, customer service, logistics, and inventory.
    • Documenting and promoting best practices, such as safety stock optimization.
    • Supporting vendor EDI implementation and other cross-functional initiatives.
    • Assisting with customer-driven projects such as program launches, balance-outs, and engineering changes.
    • Serving as a central point of communication between MP&L, engineering, operations, IT, finance, purchasing, customers, and suppliers.
    • Training team members and driving cost reduction and efficiency initiatives.
    What We’re Looking For
    • Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in a business-related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing experience considered.
    • At least 5 years’ experience in scheduling, logistics, purchasing, or supply chain management (within a Tier 1/Tier 2 automotive supplier environment preferred).
    • Proficiency in ERP systems (IQMS preferred) and Microsoft Office.
    • Knowledge of lean manufacturing methodologies preferred.
    • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
    Benefits
    We take care of our people with:
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • 401(k) with 3% company match
    • Paid vacation time
    • 13 paid holidays
    Take the Next Step
    If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a supportive, family-owned company, we’d love to hear from you!
    Click now to complete our quick 3-minute application. We’ll respond within 1–3 business days. Don’t wait—your next career move could start today!

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTaylor, Michigan
    Websitehttps://www.theoakwoodgroup.com

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
    • Capacity Analysisunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Demand Forecasting/Planningunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)unmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Inventory Turnsunmatched
    • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Methodsunmatched
    • Materials Analysisunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Supply Chain Managementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Work From Homeunmatched

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