Materials Control Specialist

Peterson-Farms,-Inc.-1; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson-Farms, Inc. seeks a Full Time Material Control Specialist in DeLand, FL to oversee the receiving, storage, tracking, and distribution of raw materials and packaging.

You will perform cycle counts, audits, data validation, and KPI reporting while coordinating with Production, Warehouse, Planning, IT, and Plant Management to ensure inventory accuracy and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory control or production scheduling is preferred.
• Ability to use inventory systems and data entry across departments.

Responsibilities

• Own daily inventory counts, cycle counts, and physical inventory audits to maintain accuracy.
• Investigate shortages, damages, rejections, and other discrepancies; implement solutions to reduce inventory inaccuracies.
• Analyze inventory data, identify trends, and report inventory levels and KPIs.
• Scan product tags for Production Runs and validate issued product, finished product, and transfers in Parity Factory.
• Learn and support inventory processes within Parity Factory; partner with IT on system concerns and performance.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Staff, Planning, Raw Receiving, and Plant Management to maintain organized, safe, and efficient storage areas.
• Work closely with the IT department on any Parity concerns, issues, and Parity performance.
• Performs data entry into various programs and/or databases to support accurate and timely tracking and reporting of plant KPIs.

Skills

Inventory management

Cycle counts

Data entry

Cross-department communication

KPI reporting

Parity Factory system

IT coordination

Warehouse operations

Tools

Parity Factory

Job description

Full Time Professional DeLand, FL, US

OVERVIEW

The Material Control Specialist oversees the receiving, storage, tracking, and distribution of raw product and packaging materials for Production. This role supports inventory accuracy through counts, audits, data validation, discrepancy resolution, and coordination with Production, Warehouse, Planning, Raw Receiving, Plant Management, and IT.

Duties:

• Own daily inventory counts, cycle counts, and physical inventory audits to maintain accuracy.
• Investigate shortages, damages, rejections, and other discrepancies; implement solutions to reduce inventory inaccuracies.
• Analyze inventory data, identify trends, and report inventory levels and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Scan product tags for Production Runs and validate issued product, finished product, and transfers in Parity Factory.
• Learn and support inventory processes within Parity Factory; partner with IT on system concerns and performance.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Staff, Planning, Raw Receiving, and Plant Management to maintain organized, safe, and efficient storage areas.
• Work closely with the IT department on any Parity concerns, issues, and Parity performance.
• Performs data entry into various programs and/or databases to support accurate and timely

  tracking and reporting of plant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Previous experience in warehousing, logistics, inventory management, or production scheduling preferred.
• Ability to use inventory systems, complete accurate data entry, and communicate effectively across departments