Materials Analyst in Kansas City, Missouri at Labconco Corporation

Labconco Corporation is a leading manufacturer of laboratory equipment, trusted by scientists and researchers worldwide. As a privately held, U.S.-based company with a 100+ year legacy, we are committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement across our operations.

We are looking for a Materials Analyst to drive inventory strategy and operational efficiency by partnering with the Materials Manager to oversee and optimize end-to-end inventory management processes within the ERP system. This role blends hands-on analysis with cross-functional collaboration to support production, improve data accuracy, and identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and inventory optimization. You will play a key role in balancing supply and demand, supporting business decisions with data-driven insights, and ensuring smooth execution from planning through finished goods shipment.

Communication • Technical Proficiency • Customer Focus • Planning & Organization • Initiative • Business Acumen • Professionalism • Ownership • Teamwork • Problem Solving

• Combination of office and manufacturing environment
• Regular computer use and data entry
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
• Exposure to moderate to loud noise levels and occasional heat in production areas

• Stable, growing company with a long-standing reputation
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Opportunities for growth and process improvement impact
• Exposure to cross-functional operations (manufacturing, engineering, IT, supply chain

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing introductions of new and redesigned products.
• Perform inventory analysis, identify opportunities for reduction and obsolete inventory.
• Monitor and understand Engineering Change Orders (ECO) and Engineering Deviation Authorization (EDA) implementation dates.
• Expert user of the ERP and report writing system.
• Support personnel across all aspects of the ERP system and associated software, from order entry through to the shipment of finished products.
• Utilize software tools for adhoc and routine report writing.
• Apply appropriate problem solving techniques for process improvement opportunities and implementation.
• Determine the financial impact of business decisions related to inventory.
• Coordination and active participant in inventory audit processes.
• Review order backlogs and assist in determining appropriate production rates and lead times for all assembly areas.
• Gain a solid understanding of the ERP Planning processes, (APS). Collaborate with IT to ensure that the parameters are configured correctly, so our ERP planning functions efficiently.
• Understand production scheduling techniques for all production areas.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 8 years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to interpret data, trends, and financial impacts of inventory decisions
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• PTO, 9 paid holidays, Medical, HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, 401k (Traditional and Roth), Company paid life insurance, LTD & STD.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled