How to hire a material analyst

How to hire a material analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step material analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a material analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new material analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The material analyst hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a material analyst to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a material analyst that fits the bill.

   This list presents material analyst salaries for various positions.

   Type of Material Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Material Analyst	Buyers and purchasing agents buy products and services for organizations to use or resell. They evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and review the quality of products.	$23-42
   Supply Chain Coordinator	A supply chain coordinator is a professional who is responsible for managing inventory and supply sources to support a company's manufacturing and anticipated demand. Supply chain coordinators must assist in the purchase of materials and services and follow-up with vendors to ensure that the purchase orders have the correct price, freight charge, and delivery date... Show more	$15-36
   Contracts Administrator	Contract administrators create and manage legal contracts from which the company participates. They ensure that all entities to the contract will accomplish their obligations, as indicated in the contract... Show more	$16-37

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Supply Chain
   • Logistics
   • MRP
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Part Numbers
   • Purchase Orders
   • Inventory Control
   • ERP
   • On-Time Delivery
   • BOM
   • Inventory Management
   • Corrective Action
   • Kanban
   • Process Improvement

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage over 120 raw materials on KanBan and daily delivery systems.
   • Create and manage MPS (master production schedule) for MAU factory.
   • Manage and expedite delivery to ensure on time delivery (OTD) to customer.
   • Communicate with suppliers and MRO's on a regular basis to manage projects and ensure customer satisfaction.
   • Manage WIP inventory into/out of multiple distribution plant locations.
   • Experience in integrate logistics and manage hardware material requirements to support production programs that exceed productivity goals.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your material analyst job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A material analyst salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, material analysts' average salary in florida is 45% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level material analysts earn 44% less than senior-level material analysts.
   • Certifications. A material analyst with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a material analyst's salary.

   Average material analyst salary

   $66,092yearly

   $31.77 hourly rate

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   Entry-level material analyst salary

   $49,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average material analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$91,587	$44
   2	New Jersey	$71,389	$34
   3	New York	$64,497	$31
   4	Utah	$63,384	$30
   5	Illinois	$62,410	$30
   6	Colorado	$61,396	$30
   7	Minnesota	$59,009	$28
   8	Ohio	$58,685	$28
   9	Georgia	$58,304	$28
   10	North Carolina	$57,409	$28
   11	Michigan	$57,292	$28
   12	Kansas	$57,229	$28
   13	Texas	$55,415	$27
   14	Iowa	$51,891	$25
   15	Nebraska	$51,454	$25
   16	Tennessee	$51,159	$25

   Average material analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Micron Technology	$86,576	$41.62	2
   2	Rivian	$85,247	$40.98	1
   3	Navistar	$83,462	$40.13	4
   4	Skyworks Solutions	$82,433	$39.63	3
   5	Solectron Corp	$79,708	$38.32	18
   6	VF	$79,280	$38.12	6
   7	Univar	$79,272	$38.11	13
   8	U.S. Cellular	$78,736	$37.85
   9	Caterpillar	$78,722	$37.85	19
   10	IM Flash Technologies	$78,213	$37.60
   11	Air Products	$76,138	$36.60
   12	Magna International	$75,729	$36.41	26
   13	Benchmark Electronics	$73,935	$35.55	5
   14	Levi Strauss & Co.	$73,593	$35.38	2
   15	Quest Global	$73,395	$35.29
   16	International Trucks	$71,972	$34.60
   17	CoorsTek	$71,271	$34.26	2
   18	Delphi Holdings, LLC	$71,189	$34.23
   19	MKS Instruments	$71,011	$34.14
   20	Aerojet Rocketdyne	$70,874	$34.07

4. Writing a material analyst job description

   A job description for a material analyst role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a material analyst job description:

   Material analyst job description example

   Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
   At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
   
   We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design - where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
   
   Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.
   
   We are currently seeking a Material Master Data Analyst for Service Supply Chain. The Material Master Analyst will support (After-Sales) Service for the organization by managing the Master Data Management for its business requirements. This role requires the understanding of data standardization and how it affects operations throughout supply chain.
   
   Responsibilities:Act as the primary point of contact related to the master data management of the Service organization.Support development and maintenance of system applications to ensure functionality.Collaborate with Systems and PLM team to implement design changes and resolve concerns.Create and educate stakeholders on material master data processes and business rules.Develop and design metrics tools to continuously improve processes and business practices for data integrity.Responsible for synchronization and integrity of master data across all related business areas Support business system and process integration across the organization including, but not limited to, engineering change management, production, finance, and other related business processes.Perform master data audits and validation to ensure conformance to business rules, standards, and metrics that meet business requirements.Assist with setting up business rules, standards, workflow, new procedures, and metrics for requesting or changing materials and other related business processes.Identify, collect and resolve data related errors and issues throughout organization.Actively participate and propose process improvement and data cleansing projects.Create training material and provide training as required.Perform other duties as assigned.
   Requirements:Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Industrial Engineer, or equivalent of education 2+ years of related experience in data management and/or enterprise environment.Strong knowledge of ERP systems, such as SAP Experience in New Product Introduction, Product Lifecycle Management and Supply Chain operations Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Passion to continuously develop, improve, and maintain processes.Experience on SAP Master Data Class, Characteristics, Material Master, Bill of Material, DependenciesExceptional ability to interface and collaborate effectively with individuals, groups, and suppliers.Highly proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, etc. Job Types: Full-time Schedule: 8 hour shift Work Location: Newark, CANotice regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirement as a condition of gainful employment within the United States
   At Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
   
   Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols
   At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details.
   
   Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team.
   
   To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find material analysts for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your material analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit material analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit material analysts, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new material analyst

   Once you've selected the best material analyst candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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