Materials Flow Leader — Inbound & Inventory Excellence

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

Job summary

MKS Instruments is seeking a Materials Supervisor to lead inbound and internal material flow across warehouse operations. You will oversee receiving, kitting, and inventory control to ensure timely material availability for production and customer requirements.

Collaborate with Production, Planning, Quality, and Supply Chain to maintain accuracy, execute standard work, and support continuous improvement. The role emphasizes safety, timely delivery, and cost controls while developing a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of related experience.
• Experience leading or supervising teams in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of receiving, inventory control, and kitting processes.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (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 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

Bachelor’s degree

3–5 years experience

Team leadership

Receiving & inventory control

ERP/MRP (Oracle)

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle ERP/MRP

Job description

MKS Instruments is seeking a Materials Supervisor to lead inbound and internal material flow across warehouse operations. You will oversee receiving, kitting, and inventory control to ensure timely material availability for production and customer requirements.

Collaborate with Production, Planning, Quality, and Supply Chain to maintain accuracy, execute standard work, and support continuous improvement. The role emphasizes safety, timely delivery, and cost controls while developing a