Materials & Inventory Control Specialist

Edwards Vacuum LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum LLC in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Material Availability and Inventory Control professional to support production readiness and customer service targets. This role manages daily material control activities and monitors replenishment and inventory status.

You will coordinate with planning, purchasing, and warehouse teams to ensure timely material deliveries, perform cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate inventory records.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 1–3 years in manufacturing, inventory control, or material planning preferred.
• Basic knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic inventory reporting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Kanban, JIT, or pull-based replenishment.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Monitor material availability and replenishment to support daily production.
• Coordinate with planning, purchasing, intercompany teams, and warehouse staff.
• Identify shortages and elevate issues for resolution.
• Support material movement from receiving to production and use locations.
• Perform cycle counts and address inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and improve accuracy.
• Support Kanban and pull-based replenishment systems.
• Work with SAP/ERP data to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Edwards Vacuum LLC in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Material Availability and Inventory Control professional to support production readiness and customer service targets. This role manages daily material control activities and monitors replenishment and inventory status.

You will coordinate with planning, purchasing, and warehouse teams to ensure timely material deliveries, perform cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate inventory records.