Material Analyst

OverviewFlex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Materials Analyst located in Austin, TX.Reporting to the Sr Director, Materials, the Materials Analyst role involves providing data evaluation in support of the various areas within the Materials function.ResponsibilitiesAudits data for accuracy and prepares summary reports, spreadsheets, graphics, and charts based on the inspection of data.May assist in the preparation of recommendations to management based on the inspection of data.Forecasts inventory and Inventory Turn Over (ITO); provides targeting, tracking and asset velocity.Supports work order management.Supports month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close.Implements contractual excess and obsolescence terms with customer/supplier-managed inventory programs.Develops process improvements concerning inventory-related process steps and supports implementation.Collects, compiles, evaluates, and presents various types of data.Prepares summary reports, spreadsheets, and charts from multiple sources, including customer bills of material reports, staff metrics, metrics, and PPV form tracking.May create and/or maintain databases in support of data collection.Audits data; resolves data integrity issues, including quotations when applicable.Proactively identifies and escalates potential issues related to metrics.Suggests, where applicable, process/communication improvements related to metric tracking activities.Tracks materials financial performance and initiates corrective actions when required.Supports inventory control, supply chain management, material planning and scheduling, and finance.Develops commodity spend profiles/breaks-downs: manages time profiling, inventory positioning, and site execution to price.Establishes common pricing evaluation tools.Provides detailed bill of materials evaluation by site.Performs general reporting and inspection activities for supplier scorecards.Validates site pricing through a common cost review and pricing process.Assists in supply chain transfer and risk management for NPI.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Manufacturing and/or Supply Chain and Material7 years of experience in materials supply chain including financeExcellent leadership skills in directing meetings with teams and individual contributorsExcellent financial experienceAdvanced Excel experience; PowerPoint proficiencyAdvanced presentation and meeting leadershipWhat you’ll receiveFull range of medical, dental, and vision plansLife InsuranceShort-term and Long-term DisabilityMatching 401(k) contributionsVacation and Paid Sick TimeTuition ReimbursementRelocation: Not eligibleIs Sponsorship Available? NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and we’ll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first). #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17