Material Control Analyst

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and ad-hoc cycle counts and physical inventory audits in accordance with company policies.
• Implement compliance counts to ensure alignment between physical inventory and system records (ERP/MRP).
• Investigate, document, and resolve inventory discrepancies, root causes, and recurring variances.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, internal controls, and audit requirements related to inventory management.
• Analyze inventory accuracy trends and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Prepare inventory variance reports and communicate findings.
• Support annual external audits as required.
• Maintain accurate inventory data within the ERP/MRP system including maintaining location integrity.
• Find opportunities for process improvement within material handling, storage, and transaction accuracy.
• Support the development and enforcement of standard work, counting procedures, and inventory controls.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to prevent material shortages or excess inventory.
• Work closely with warehouse, receiving, production, and planning teams to resolve material issues.
• Ensure timely correction of inventory transactions (receipts, issues, transfers, adjustments).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy and material flow.

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent internal certificate.
• Six (6) months related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions given orally or written in the English language.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Proficiency in general math, including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing whole numbers or fractions, taking measurements in standard and metric volumes, distances and weight, and computing percentages.
• Ability to stand and use hands and arms repetitively for an extended period of time.
• Familiarity with MRP software.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S.; the company does not sponsor work visa.
• Estimated base salary $38,400 - $52,800 annually.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day one.
• Paid Time Off and holidays; 160 hours for full‑time; prorated for part‑time.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, childcare benefits, commuting benefits, employee discount program.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected characteristic.