Location: Stafford, TX 77477
Contract Duration: 12-months 
Pay Rate: $28.00/hr – $35.00/hr

Overview:
As a Materials Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing material usage, inventory levels, costs, and supply trends to support efficient operations and informed decision-making. This role requires strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tool, and the ability to interpret and present data clearly to cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze material usage, inventory levels, and demand trends to identify risks and opportunities
  
  
• Maintain and develop Excel spreadsheets, dashboards, and reports (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, charts)
  
  
• Track material costs and support cost-reduction and optimization initiatives
  
  
• Monitor inventory accuracy and support cycle counts and reconciliation efforts
  
  
• Identify data discrepancies and investigate root causes
  
  
• Prepare and present analytical reports to operations, supply chain, and management teams
  
  
• Support forecasting, planning, and procurement activities through data analysis
  
  
• Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, and production teams to ensure material availability
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  
  
• Demonstrated experience working with and/or leading cross-functional teams effectively
  
  
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems
  
  
• Knowledge of inventory management and supply chain principles
  
  
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
  
  
• Basic knowledge of SQL or other data query tools
  
  

Preferred Background:

• Data analysis and interpretation
  
  
• Advanced Excel proficiency
  
  
• Inventory and materials management
  
  
• Reporting and documentation
  
  
• Cross-functional collaboration
  
  
• Time management and organization
  
  

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.