Materials Analyst I

A Day In The Life

Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:

• Analyzing inventory levels and consumption patterns to optimize stock levels and minimize waste
• Maintain SAP Material Master Data values to optimize and harmonize operational effectiveness
• Collaboration with procurement and production teams to ensure timely availability of materials
• Monitoring supplier performance, negotiating contracts, and seeking opportunities for cost savings
• Utilizing data analysis tools and software to generate reports and insights for decision making
• Analyze material demand, usage trends, and forecasts to support production schedules and customer requirements.
• Maintain and optimize inventory levels to balance availability, cost, and working capital goals.
• Create material requirements planning (MRP) outputs / reports
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and delivery reliability; identify and escalate risks.
• Investigate shortages, excess inventory, and obsolescence; recommend corrective actions.
• Support cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Develop and maintain material-related reports, dashboards, and KPIs (e.g., transactional volumes, on time performance, operational health metrics).
• Collaborate with procurement on sourcing strategies, supplier changes, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Work with production and engineering teams to support new product introductions, BOM accuracy, and change management.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within materials and supply chain processes.