Material Controller - Aerospace & Defense Inventory Expert

Teradyne; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne in North Reading, MA is seeking a dedicated Material Controller to support Defense and Aerospace production. You will manage material flow, perform cycle counts, update work orders, and coordinate with stockroom and buyers to ensure timely availability.

You will collaborate across teams, handle shipments and RMAs, and uphold inventory accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience with Oracle and MS Office is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Material Controller or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle 11i or similar material management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface effectively across teams.
• Familiarity with production or manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Experience managing material flow in Defense or Aerospace industries is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage materials on the production floor to ensure smooth operations.
• Perform cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Maintain and update work orders and communicate with the stockroom to verify material availability.
• Work closely with buyers to determine material delivery schedules and ensure timely availability.
• Support production personnel by fulfilling material requests from stock.
• Handle all aspects of product shipments, including paperwork, packaging, and delivering materials to Shipping.
• Collaborate with suppliers to manage defective material returns (RMAs).

Skills

Material Controller

Inventory management

Communication

Tools

Oracle 11i

Excel

Word

Job description

Teradyne in North Reading, MA is seeking a dedicated Material Controller to support Defense and Aerospace production. You will manage material flow, perform cycle counts, update work orders, and coordinate with stockroom and buyers to ensure timely availability.

You will collaborate across teams, handle shipments and RMAs, and uphold inventory accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience with Oracle and MS Office is required.