Material Control Specialist

Operations – PMC – US PMC – Material Control Team

Job Title:

Material Control Specialist

Overview:

The Material Control Specialist is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate material supply to support uninterrupted production operations. This role involves creating and optimizing MRP schedule based on production plans and BOM standards, closely monitoring procurement and usage, and proactively addressing stagnation and non-conforming materials. The position supports lean material strategies, waste reduction, and continuous improvement in material flow efficiency.

Job

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create material purchase requests based on BOM standards, production schedules, material characteristics, and procurement lead times.
• Ensure accurate material supply to avoid both shortages and excess inventory.

• Monitor Purchase Requisition s (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs), track transfer and delivery rates, and escalate issues for resolution.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely material delivery.
• Identify and resolve stagnant material issues through structured stagnation handling plans to prevent inventory buildup.

• Track material usage patterns, identify irregularities, and coordinate with departments for corrective actions.
• Address issues with non-conforming materials by coordinating with relevant stakeholders to ensure prompt resolution.

• Bachelor's degree (preferred majors: Supply Chain Management, Business Management, International Commerce)

• Minimum 2 years in material/inventory control, preferably in a manufacturing environment

• Proficiency in SAP, MRP systems, and MS Office Suite
• Understanding of material control and inventory management principles
• Knowledge of production planning and procurement processes
• Six Sigma certification is a plus

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective cross-functional communication and collaboration
• Ability to handle abnormal and urgent material-related issues with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented with strong report preparation and data analysis skills
• Continuous learning mindset and drive for professional development

• Reports To: PMC Supervisor
• Works With: Buyers, Purchasing Manager, Warehouse and Manufacturing Material Team, Requisition ers, Technical Engineers and Supervisors
• Team: Part of the Material Control Team within the US PMC division under Operations