Inventory Control Specialist

Materion; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist in Westford, MA to operate and improve the stockroom across two sites. You will manage daily material handling, cycle counts, ERP data integrity, and reporting while collaborating with planners and cross-functional teams.

You will own stockroom layout, lead improvement projects, design procedures, and support 5S standards. This role expects hands-on work, data-driven decision making, and a focus on cost savings and space optimization.

Qualifications

• Experience in stockroom or warehouse inventory control.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and materials flow.
• Ability to perform cycle counts and maintain data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Daily stockroom operations including kitting and material issuing.
• Generate and maintain inventory reports and support reorder decisions.
• Own stockroom layout, 5S standards, and cross-functional projects.
• Lead continuous improvement and data integrity initiatives.

Skills

Inventory control

ERP systems

Cycle counts

Data reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Barcode system

Job description

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for the daily operation, organization, and continuous improvement of the stockroom supporting the Westford and Tyngsboro sites. This role combines hands-on material handling with higher-level inventory control, reporting, documentation, special projects, and cross-functional collaboration. The Specialist acts as the functional owner of the stockroom, maintains inventory accuracy, leads improvement initiatives, and develops the systems and processes that will support future stockroom personnel. This position retains core stockroom responsibilities while adding increased accountability for project work, data integrity, training development, and process optimization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 50% Daily Operations & Material Handling
  • Perform daily stockroom functions including kitting work orders, supporting planners, issuing materials, and fulfilling technician requests.
  • Process incoming materials from Receiving and Incoming Inspection, ensuring accurate ERP transactions.
  • Pull finished goods based on the Shipping Dispatch List and customer requirements.
  • Conduct cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain high inventory accuracy.
  • Maintain consumables inventory including VMI items, chemicals, customer-specific packaging, final inspection materials, glass stock variations, and chamber-related spare parts.
  • Support stockroom cleanliness, organization, and 5S standards across both sites.
• 25% Reporting & Inventory Control
  • Generate and maintain daily and weekly operational reports, including: Previous-day receipts Order point reports for high-usage materials Weekly shipping dispatch list Monitor inventory levels, recommend reorder adjustments, and support optimization of stock parameters.
  • Serve as a subject-matter expert for inventory accuracy, ERP data integrity, and material flow.
• 20% Stockroom Ownership & Continuous Improvement
  • Act as the primary owner of the stockroom layout, organization, standards, and operational practices.
  • Lead cross-functional improvement projects including:
    • Stockroom redesigns
    • Consumables room restructuring
    • Consolidation of finished goods into the stockroom
    • Barcode system development (Bartender integration, scanning workflows, labeling standards)
    • Recycle/metal segregation room improvements
  • Partner with leadership to complete GEMBA action items, support safety initiatives, and implement operational improvements.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings, space utilization improvements, and streamlining material flows.
• 5% Documentation & Training
  • Create work instructions, process flow charts, task files, and training for all stockroom functions.
  • Train new stockroom employees when hired and act as a mentor/subject-matter expert.

Salary range

Salary range: $24.25-31.50 per hour *The salary range listed is a guide for this position and may vary depending on experience, education, geographic location, and other qualifications. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's individual merits and the company's compensation policies.

Eligibility & Compliance

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the "Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers. Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.

Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTRN) and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Materion has over 3,500 global employees in 32 countries with an expanding footprint growing each and every day.