Inbound Materials Lead - Inventory & Flow

MKS Instruments; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Inc. is seeking a Materials Supervisor in Massachusetts to lead inbound warehouse and material flow activities across the receiving and kitting functions.

You will partner with Production, Planning, Quality, and Supply Chain to maintain inventory accuracy and support continuous improvement. We value experience leading teams in distribution/manufacturing, ERP/MRP familiarity, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Experience leading or supervising teams in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of receiving, inventory control, and kitting processes.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-volume operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead inbound warehouse and material flow operations across receiving and kitting.
• Ensure accurate and timely material receipt, transactions, and availability.
• Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counts, issue resolution, and corrective actions.
• Establish and enforce standard work, safety practices, and warehouse procedures.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Planning, Production, Quality, and Procurement.
• Coach and develop team members to drive performance and accountability.
• Monitor performance using KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Escalate operational risks and support resolution with leadership.

Skills

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

3-5 years experience

Team leadership

Receiving/inventory/kitting

ERP/MRP systems

Organizational/communication/problem‑|

MS Office

High‑volume operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

MKS Inc. is seeking a Materials Supervisor in Massachusetts to lead inbound warehouse and material flow activities across the receiving and kitting functions.

You will partner with Production, Planning, Quality, and Supply Chain to maintain inventory accuracy and support continuous improvement. We value experience leading teams in distribution/manufacturing, ERP/MRP familiarity, and strong organizational and communication skills.