At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality. 

For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm. 

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. 

We are looking for a Materials & Systems Analyst to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Materials Manager and is based in Newark, DE. This is a fully on-site, in-office role 5 days a week.

Role Summary

The Materials & Systems Analyst is responsible for driving inventory accuracy, improving material flow processes, and enhancing manufacturing system performance through data analysis, auditing, and cross-functional collaboration. This role serves as a key link between Operations, Materials Management, Manufacturing, IT, and Continuous Improvement teams by identifying root causes of inventory discrepancies, developing corrective actions, and supporting system and process enhancements within ERP and MES environments.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with hands-on manufacturing and inventory management experience and enjoys solving complex operational challenges through data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate cycle count discrepancies, inventory variances, and material transaction issues to identify root causes and corrective actions.

• Partner with Production, Warehouse, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to resolve recurring inventory and process-related issues.

• Conduct audits of inventory transactions, work orders, receipts, issues, transfers, and adjustments to ensure compliance with established procedures.

• Support physical inventory activities and reconciliation efforts while improving transaction accuracy and inventory controls.

• Monitor inventory performance metrics and identify trends requiring corrective or preventive action.

• Design, develop, and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytics tools to improve visibility of operational performance.

• Analyze manufacturing, inventory, and supply chain data to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.

• Develop and track KPIs related to inventory accuracy, production performance, material shortages, and transaction compliance.

• Support the development, testing, validation, and enhancement of ERP and MES systems.

• Gather business requirements and collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to implement system improvements, workflows, and automation solutions.

• Act as a subject matter expert for inventory transactions, material control processes, and manufacturing system functionality.

• Train users on inventory management best practices, system transactions, and process compliance requirements.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence, waste reduction, and process standardization.

• Present findings, recommendations, and project updates to operational and leadership teams.

Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, materials management, inventory control, supply chain analytics, or related operational functions.

• Experience investigating inventory discrepancies and performing structured root cause analysis.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

• Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, or similar platforms.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present data-driven recommendations.

• Knowledge of inventory control practices, cycle counting methodologies, and material transaction processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Experience developing dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar analytics tools.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement methodologies, or APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP)
• Project management experience and SQL query-writing experience.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

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