Material Analyst - Electronics

About the role

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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.

Group Summary

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.

Position Summary

The Material Analyst will oversee supplier planning via EDI, emails, meetings, etc. Coordinates activities with other departments to assure proper delivery, quality, reliability, and low-cost consistency.

Resolves conflicts that arise with supplier delivery schedules, raw materials, inventory, etc. Develops and/or assists in developing strategies and solutions to continuously improve cost levels, stable sources of supply, high quality of commodities and other governing factors. Participates in continuous improvement activities.

Tracks supplier performance and works with suppliers to improve quality, delivery, cost, productivity and support. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field including materials experience.
• Preferred understanding of purchasing.
• Strong leadership/team facilitation skills to develop strategies, plan and lead, manage, and coordinate timing of assignments
• Excellent organizational skills in order to establish priorities, identify and set goals, meet deadlines, etc.
• SAP planning experience. 1 to 2 years min.
• Experience in a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Proven experience working with cross functional teams to complete daily tasks and projects.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, supervisors, and other employees.
• Knowledge/experience of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and troubleshoot issues that may arise.

Role Expectations

• Analyzing and updating all the SAP planning data, inventory reductions, etc.
• Work with master scheduler and production to ensure Customer requirements are met on time.
• Negotiate release changes within lead-times to obtain DOH KPIs
• Coordinate the availability of unique material for production to support PPAP build timing.
• Review and reconcile COGI errors and put corrective actions in place once root-caused
• Participate in cross-functional teams (Eng., Purchasing, Program Management, and Mfg.) to meet program objectives.
• Responsible for directing and monitoring the supply base to maintain minimum inventory levels.
• Participate in Commodity Global Teams to optimize supplier performance and minimize obsolescence.
• Develop partnerships with suppliers to ensure their conformance to Magna specified objectives.
• Work closely with Master Scheduler and Customer Admin to ensure any variances to the inbound supply schedule are managed accordingly.
• Maintain part numbers within SAP, master data maintenance
• Monitor supplier performance and hold accountable to non-compliance events.
• Support ISO/TS certification conformance
• Manage inbound freight for suppliers and expedites, maintain premium freight log for all inbound shipments.
• Cross train on other Material Analyst's commodities

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

• At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success.
• Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously.
• We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters.

• Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team.
• Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools.
• All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

• Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
• If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
• Worker Type: Regular / Permanent
• Group: Magna Electronics