Material and Inventory Control Specialist

Job Details

Job Location:

Vonore, TN 37885

Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Department:
Procurement & Supply Chain

Location:

Vonore, TN

The Material & Inventory Control Specialist plays a critical role in keeping operations running by managing short-term inventory needs, both within and outside the ERP system. This position ensures the plant always has the vital supplies, consumables, and materials necessary for continuous production.

• Monitor daily and weekly inventory levels for vital supplies, consumables, PPE, adhesives, tapes, corrugated, MRO items, and production support materials.
• Identify low-stock risks and expedite replenishment needs to the Procurement team.
• Track real-time shortages and immediate operational material needs.
• Maintain short-term inventory trackers and visual management boards outside the ERP system.
• Perform physical inventory checks and reconcile system discrepancies.

• Execute inventory transfers, adjustments, and bin/location updates.
• Support item master accuracy for vendor data, lead times, costing, and replenishment settings.
• Ensure short-term material changes are reflected accurately in the system.
• Assist with resolving receiving issues, quantity mismatches, and data errors.

• Assist with new vendor setups, document collection (W-9, COI, SDS, food safety documentation), and internal routing.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding urgent needs, confirmations, delays, or documentation requirements.
• Maintain vital supplies lists and support the Procurement team in improving reorder accuracy.

• Track critical inbound shipments and communicate status updates to Procurement, Warehouse, and Production.
• Work with carriers to resolve delays, missed appointments, or routing issues.
• Partner with Receiving to ensure deliveries are processed accurately and in a timely manner.

• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly inventory logs, dashboards, and trackers.
• Support cycle counts and reconciliation work.
• Assist Buyers with quoting, PO follow-up, and expediting tasks.
• Maintain organized digital and physical documentation for Procurement.

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in inventory control, supply chain, warehousing, purchasing, or manufacturing support.
• Valid fork truck (forklift) operator license required.
• Experience using ERP systems;
  Net Suite experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (filters, lookups, pivot tables preferred).
• Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable with strong follow-up skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

• Full-time hourly position
• Standard Monday–Friday day shift
• Occasional overtime during peak production or urgent operational needs
• Office environment with regular time spent in the warehouse and production areas

This role ensures short-term inventory decisions are accurate and timely, helping prevent downtime and supporting efficient operations. The Material & Inventory Control Specialist plays a key role in strengthening procurement execution and material readiness across the organization.