Materials Analyst

Harsco is recognized for technical leadership and worldwide experience in virtually all major aspects of railway track maintenance. We enable railroads to operate at peak efficiency over smooth, precisely aligned track that increases railway safety while reducing fuel consumption and other key operating costs. Our broad array of equipment and services support every type of railway operator, from major national and international railway systems, to short lines and high-speed urban transit networks.

This position will coordinate and control the execution of material requirements for the manufacturing environment. Must be a team player and interact well with a diverse workforce.
Will issue required material for manufacturing orders in accordance with planned material usage
Will facilitate efficient processing of orders to assure minimum resources and inventory investment.
Will work with other functional areas to monitor and resolve production order material issues.
Expected to identify, communicate, and address issues regarding material issuing.
Will utilize ERP system to effectively manage production orders
Responsible for ensuring system transactions for issuing material and completing orders are completed accurately and in a timely manner

Basic Qualifications
2 year AA Degree in Supply Chain/ related field or 3 yrs of job related experience and required job related Certifications, or a High School graduate with 5 yrs job related Experience with job
Preferred Qualifications
3 years plus years of experience in Manufacturing Planning, Material Control, and/or Production Control in a MRP environment.
ERP experience, BAAN/Infor a plus
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), or related certification(s)
Technical Skills
Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes
Microsoft or related experience, Strong knowledge of Excel

Essential Functions

The ability to predictably and regularly attend work and to be punctual
The ability to read and understand documents and drawings
The ability to work cooperatively with others
The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and/or coworkers
The ability to perform several tasks at once
The ability to follow direction or instruction
The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information
The ability to lift 40 lbs.
The ability to stand/bend/stretch, etc.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Rail’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Harsco Rail offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Shannon Godby, HR Manager NoAM at 803-822-9160 and Harsco Rail will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job. Please call only for disability application.