Material Planning Analyst

Job Title: Material Planning Analyst Location: Milpitas, CA Work Model: Onsite Experience: 2–5 Years Duration: 12+ Months Employment Type: Contract Job Description Seeking a detail-oriented Material Planning Analyst to support material planning, inventory management, and supply chain operations in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in material availability, inventory analysis, demand forecasting, and ERP/MRP systems to ensure materials are available in alignment with production schedules and business requirements. Key Responsibilities Analyze material requirements, production schedules, and demand forecasts to ensure timely material availability. Monitor inventory levels, identify material shortages, excess inventory, and potential supply chain risks. Track inventory metrics, perform inventory analysis, and support improvements in inventory accuracy. Collaborate with Procurement, Planning, Warehouse, and Operations teams to resolve material-related issues. Support cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, discrepancy investigations, and corrective actions. Generate reports on inventory trends, material shortages, forecasts, and material performance using Excel and other reporting tools. Review purchase orders, material change notices, and demand fluctuations to maintain adequate supply coverage. Analyze excess and obsolete inventory and recommend strategies to minimize inventory costs. Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support timely deliveries and uninterrupted production. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance material planning processes and inventory control. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered. 2–5 years of experience in material planning, inventory analysis, supply chain, or manufacturing operations. Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or Oracle. Knowledge of inventory management, demand forecasting, material availability, and shortage tracking. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with inventory cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and excess and obsolete material management. Strong communication and coordination skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Ability to work onsite in Milpitas, CA. Preferred Qualifications Experience in electronics, semiconductor, or Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) environments. Background with companies such as Flex, Jabil, Sanmina, Celestica, or Applied Materials. Experience in inventory optimization, cost reduction, and supply chain process improvements. Willingness to travel as required. Benefits : Eligible employees may have access to benefits offered by Intellectt Inc. in accordance with the applicable benefit plans and eligibility requirements. Equal Employment Opportunity : Intellectt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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