Inbound Materials Lead: Inventory & Flow Excellence

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

Job summary

MKS Inc. is seeking a Materials Supervisor to lead inbound and internal material flow across the warehouse, reporting to the Sr. Materials Supervisor.

You will ensure timely material availability to support production and customer requirements. You will partner with Production, Planning, Quality, and Supply Chain to maintain inventory accuracy, execute standard work, and drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Prior experience leading or supervising teams in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of receiving, inventory control, and kitting processes.
• Experience working in an ERP/MRP system (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

Team leadership

Inventory control

Receiving & kitting

ERP/MRP experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

MKS Inc. is seeking a Materials Supervisor to lead inbound and internal material flow across the warehouse, reporting to the Sr. Materials Supervisor.

You will ensure timely material availability to support production and customer requirements. You will partner with Production, Planning, Quality, and Supply Chain to maintain inventory accuracy, execute standard work, and drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.