Material Analyst/Sr. Material Analyst

If you are a Material Analyst professional looking for an opportunity to grow and develop, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Sidney, Ohio location, you will provide distribution expertise along with strong process analysis skills to support the operation team in developing innovative solutions that will drive inventory accuracy, increase productivity, and deliver on the key operational metrics within HVACR.

As a Material Analyst/Sr. Material Analyst, You Will:

• Identify and drive improved inventory turnover velocity in all distribution locations

• Accountable for the development, planning, execution, and management of various activities related to inventory control for parts, supplies, and equipment

• Mapping and benchmarking current warehouse processes (all aspects of the physical warehousing processes).

• Continually identifying areas for efficiency improvement/waste reduction

• Putting together, implementing, and completing efficiency improvement action plans to ensure timely and on-budget completion, and to ensure efficiency gains are achieved

• Leads the design and implementation of distribution processes and foundational distribution systems that improve service or efficiency, increase productivity, and reduce costs

• Manage inventory accuracy for distribution centers across the United States

• Operational support for Logistics and Supply Chain functions

• Responsible for creating and maintaining monthly Key Performance Indicators

• Act as the main point of contact for 3PLs and cross docks

• Collaborate with IT on improvement initiatives

• Identify process inefficiencies and opportunities for automation, assist with solution development and implementation

WHO YOU ARE:

You collaborate with distribution centers to identify system and process improvements to improve inventory accuracy and drive RDSL improvements to satisfy customers. You communicate clearly and effectively with facilities across the footprint, as well as to leaders within the business.

Flexible Work Schedule

• Remote Work Option and Core Hours

This role has the flexibility of a remote work option of up to one day a week and a core hour schedule. You can choose to flex your start and stop times given you are working during the core hours of 9:00 am

• 3:00 pm. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and efficiency as we serve the needs of our customers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Strong technical aptitude with inventory control systems.

• Knowledge of key inventory and supply chain performance metrics.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs, mostly Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data mining)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and desire to work with data

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management

• Excellence in problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and often ambiguous environment

• Ability to react quickly to change without hesitation

• Attention to detail with superior organizational skills, passion for driving change, and a keen curiosity

• Legal work authorization in the United States

• Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management plus five (5+) years experience

• Working knowledge of modern analytical tools such as Domo, Tableau, Power BI, SAP Crystal Reports, etc.

• APICS certification

Benefits

Copeland places a high value on ensuring that employees have a good work-life balance. We provide access to a competitive benefits package, including the following: medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401k participation with a competitive immediate match, fitness center, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, and an online wellness rewards program. Immediate vacation and holiday leave are available. Employee resource groups, including a very active Diversity and Inclusion committee, ensure that the Copeland values are incorporated into everyday employee life.

Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area

Our facility is located in Sidney, OH, conveniently located within driving distance of several larger cities, such as Dayton, Troy, and Columbus. The area's generally low costs of living, excellent school systems and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.

About Our Location

The newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters for the air conditioning and cold chain businesses. Through our 30 years of scroll compressor expertise, our air conditioning-related products help bring comfort and convenience to commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. The cold chain business helps ensure that food safely and efficiently travels from farm to fork. Approximately 1600 employees work in Sidney, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Sidney location.