Tenneco

Materials Analyst

Tenneco

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Seward • New York • United States

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About the role

  • Analyze SAP signals to determine material requirements aligned to production schedules.
  • Issue purchase orders and manage order confirmations, expedites, and de-expedites as required.
  • Maintain Visual Pull / demand-driven inventory strategies to support constraint management.
  • Ensure continuity of supply to prevent production disruptions.
  • Coordinate with Production, Scheduling, and Operations to align material availability with build plans.
  • Monitor and adjust planning parameters including safety stock, lead times, and order quantities.
  • Drive reduction of excess and obsolete inventory while maintaining required service levels.
  • Support cycle review of inventory health, usage trends, and forecast alignment.
  • Manage assigned supply base including delivery performance, responsiveness, and issue resolution.
  • Review open order reports and proactively address shortages or risks.
  • Serve as primary liaison for order coordination and shipment scheduling.
  • Plan weekly strip shipments based on customer demand, including domestic truckloads and international containers.
  • Align with leadership to support production timing and customer commitments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • 2–5 years of experience in materials planning, purchasing, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
  • Automotive or high-volume production experience preferred.
  • 1+ year(s) SAP experience preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret planning data and translate into action.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Working knowledge of SAP system and inventory control principles.
  • Understanding of demand-driven / Visual Pull / Constraint Management concepts preferred.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills across operations, suppliers, and logistics partners.
  • High level of ownership, urgency, and accountability for supply continuity and data accuracy.
Benefits
  • Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
materials planningpurchasingsupply chain managementinventory controldata analysisforecastingorder managementconstraint managementdemand-driven inventorySAP
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillscollaboration skillsorganizational skillstime managementownershipurgencyaccountabilityadaptability