Raw Materials Procurement Analyst — Glass & Vinyl

Keep the lines running. Shape the plan. Picture this: an updated EDI 830 forecast lands with a sharp demand spike. You validate Item Master settings, check BOM accuracy, confirm CUM alignment, and tune MRP so recommendations reflect reality. You refresh supplier schedules, alert a vendor on a critical pull-in, schedule returnable packaging, and send revised short- and long-term forecasts. Meanwhile, you rebaseline safety stock, sequence inventory using FIFO, and secure proper storage for a temperature-sensitive lot—preventing obsolescence and protecting the build. If that sounds like your kind of impact, you’ll thrive here. Your impact Own QAD ERP data stewardship: Item Master integrity, Supplier Schedules, EDI 830 releases, and CUM reconciliation. Identify and resolve issues stemming from Customer EDI, part setup, or BOM that degrade MRP signals. Convert plans into action: release POs to meet manufacturing schedules and customer demand. Measure supplier performance (OTD) and manage expedite freight; escalate risks to SCM Commodity Managers when needed. Close the loop with Finance by resolving invoice/receipt discrepancies. Coordinate shipments of returnable packaging to suppliers. Forecast long-lead raw glass and vinyl usage, including campaign-driven production scenarios. Drive inventory accuracy via cycle counts and monthly Physical Inventory participation. Design, implement, and sustain FIFO across purchased components. Right-size inventory with demand changes while protecting safety stock and reducing EOP obsolescence. Ensure compliant storage for hazardous and temperature-sensitive materials; monitor shelf life to minimize write-offs. Support launches by coordinating prototype orders for new parts ahead of SOP. How you communicate You bring clear, courteous, and assertive communication—especially during high-pressure expedite escalation calls—building trust with suppliers and internal partners. What sets you up for success Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or related field (required). Experience: 4–8 years in Purchasing, Materials Planning, or SCM within a Tier 1 Automotive manufacturing environment. Manufacturing ERP expertise; QAD preferred. Working style: Collaborative teammate who delivers on shared goals. Flexibility to work beyond 40 hours per week when business needs arise, including some weekends and holidays. Consistent, reliable attendance. Capabilities and tools QAD expertise across Item Master, Supplier Schedules, EDI 830, and CUMs. Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) at an intermediate to advanced level. Analytical, hands-on problem solver with strong forecasting instincts. Comfort operating in changing environments while maintaining a positive, solutions-first mindset. Excellent written and verbal communication. Alignment with the Carlex Values: Safety, Accountability, Results Oriented, Team Approach, Customer Focused, and strong Integrity and Ethics. Proficiencies Shipping/Receiving Automotive Manufacturing Systems Excellent Communication Skills Microsoft Excel Coordinating orders FIFO inventory knowledge Invoicing Problem solving QAD ERP System knowledge Scheduling Supplier Schedules Tracking orders

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