Materials Control Clerk

TLC Electronics, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TLC Electronics, Inc. in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Materials Control Clerk to ensure inventory accuracy by handling and transacting all material jobs. The role focuses on material picking, distribution assistance, and maintaining FIFO and cycle counts using the ERP system.

You will work with production teams, planners, and shippers to ensure timely material delivery, accurate reporting, and compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic mathematical calculations required.
• Accurate, detail-oriented with ability to work efficiently.
• Experience with ERP software.
• Team player able to collaborate with production and planning teams.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Select materials for production jobs using pick tickets (Material Picking).
• Deliver materials to production team accurately and efficiently.
• Manage shortage reports with Planner/Buyer input.
• Record material transactions in ERP system.
• Maintain FIFO inventory and conduct cycle counts for accuracy.
• Assist Shipper and Receiving with distribution shipments as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Math skills

ERP proficiency

Teamwork

Problem solving

Computer literate

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Purpose:

To control inventory accuracy by handling and transacting all jobs through the Materials Control Clerk.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is required to assure compliance of Company operations to all applicable laws, regulations and standards, good business practices and company documented procedures (including but not limited to Quality Systems Regulations, ISO 9001/13485, government occupational health and environmental regulations and statutes).

Job Material Picking

Core Responsibility

• Use Pick Ticket to accurately select materials for production jobs
• Ensure accurate and efficient delivery of materials to the production team
• Manage shortage reports, working directly with the Planner/Buyer
• Complete required material transactions in ERP

Distribution Assistance

Secondary Responsibility

• Assist Shipper in picking distribution parts for shipments, as needed
• Assist Receiving in receiving distribution deliveries, as needed

Inventory Accuracy

Core Responsibility

• Use First-In-First-Out (FIFO) inventory method
• Maintain Inventory accuracy through cycle counting
• Complete required material transactions in ERP

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to calculate basic mathematical problems.
• Ability to perform tasks accurately and efficiently with excellent attention-to-detail.
• Computer literate, ability to learn company software programs such as the ERP system.
• Must possess the ability to work well as a team member.
• Must be able to work under minimal supervision and must work closely with other employees in production and planning.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.

Qualifications:

Minimum

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Understanding of Manufacturing and Inventory Control.
• Experience using an ERP system.

Preferred:

• Inventory/part picking experience.
• Manufacturing experience.