Material Controller

About the role

Material Controllers will work with the physical receipt, inspections, storage, delivery and movement of materials.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick materials based on work order requirements (MFG BOM)
• Organize, store, and manage materials in designated warehouse areas—safely and efficiently—using pallet jacks, forklifts, or wave pickers.
• Perform regular cycle counts and help resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Label parts, rows, racks, and bins to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Ensure production lines are stocked with necessary materials, including feeder line and line stock items.
• Collaborate with buyers and planners to manage Kanban and Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) programs.
• Work closely with production teams to properly handle and document non-conforming materials and scrap in the ERP system.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for issuing and moving materials.
• Assist planning teams in correcting Bill of Materials (BOM) when needed.
• Proactively communicate inventory issues to relevant teams.
• Move materials to storage or FIFO lanes using material handling equipment.
• Take on additional tasks as needed to support the team.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in materials management, inventory control, or a similar role.
• Solid understanding of supply chain and inventory management principles.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to adapt to change and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory transactions is a plus.

Pay

$19.00/hr - $21.00/hr