Materials Analyst
Pay rate: $30.77 - $33.13/hr
Shift: 1st
PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Materials Analyst to support manufacturing operations through material planning, shortage resolution, inventory analysis, and supply risk management.
This is a highly execution-focused role for someone who understands manufacturing materials planning, SAP/MRP, and data analysis and can quickly identify shortages, determine root causes, and coordinate solutions across Procurement, Operations, Engineering, and Quality.
Analyze inventory positions, material shortages, open demand, and supply risks.
Investigate shortages caused by supplier disruptions, inventory errors, or demand changes.
Monitor shortage reports and past-due materials.
Coordinate daily with Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Planning.
Escalate critical shortages with clear recommendations and recovery actions.
Support material planning, production planning, inventory control, and intercompany purchasing.
Develop reports, trackers, and dashboards that improve material visibility.
Use data to prioritize requirements and support operational decisions.
Ensure material availability supports production schedules and customer commitments.
3+ years of manufacturing planning experience
Strong experience with MRP/ERP systems and SAP
Manufacturing materials planning experience
Strong proficiency with:
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
Power BI
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Associate Degree or higher.
Advanced Excel and data analysis experience.
SQL knowledge.
Experience developing Power BI dashboards or material shortage reports.
Materials management and inventory control experience.
Experience managing material availability for production or repair operations.
$30.77 - $33.13/hr pay rate
High-impact role supporting manufacturing execution
Hands-on experience with SAP, MRP, Excel, Access, and Power BI
Direct involvement in material shortage and production recovery efforts
Cross-functional exposure to Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and Quality
Opportunity to strengthen supply chain analytics and materials planning expertise
If you have strong experience in manufacturing materials planning, SAP, shortage management, inventory analysis, and advanced Excel/Power BI reporting, we want to hear from you.
Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Materials Management Analyst and help ensure production has the right materials at the right time to meet critical customer commitments.
This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
