Senior Associate, Material Handling

ASM; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM is seeking a Senior Associate, Material Handling in Phoenix, AZ to manage day-to-day warehouse operations and ensure inventory accuracy. You will support receiving, storage, transfers, picking, staging, and shipping, while maintaining compliance with safety and cleanroom standards.

The role requires strong ERP-based inventory control, ability to analyze data, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure material availability for production and service needs.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business; high school diploma with exceptional ERP expertise considered.
• Proven experience in material handling, inventory control, warehouse operations, logistics, or manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and inventory management software.
• Knowledge of cleanroom materials and contamination-control protocols is a plus.
• Ability to analyze inventory and operations data and recommend improvements.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, store, and process incoming materials per procedures.
• Maintain real-time inventory accuracy using ERP/WMS.
• Perform inventory transactions, cycle counts, and reconciliations.
• Coordinate material fulfillment for jobs and production requirements.
• Prepare materials and documentation for domestic and international shipments.
• Collaborate with purchasing, planning, logistics, and production teams to ensure availability.

Skills

Inventory control

ERP proficiency

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business

Tools

SAP

Inventory management software

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture. For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.

Senior Associate, Material Handling (Phoenix, AZ)

Role Summary

The Senior Associate, Material Handling is responsible for receiving, storing, tracking, moving, and shipping materials to support manufacturing, service, and operational activities. This role plays a critical part in ensuring inventory accuracy, material availability, efficient material flow, and timely fulfillment of production and business requirements while maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and cleanroom standards. The ideal candidate is highly proficient with ERP systems and capable of independently managing day-to-day warehouse operations.

What You Will Be Working On

• Receive, inspect, store, and process incoming materials, parts, and equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory records through ERP and warehouse management systems.
• Perform inventory transactions and maintain real-time inventory accuracy.
• Execute stock counts, cycle counts, audits, reconciliations, and discrepancy investigations.
• Manage material movement activities including receiving, storing, transferring, picking, staging, kitting, issuing, and shipping materials.
• Coordinate material fulfillment for jobs, work orders, and production requirements, ensuring materials are delivered to designated staging and production areas according to schedule.
• Track incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring proper documentation and timely system updates.
• Prepare materials, equipment, and documentation for domestic and international shipments.
• Investigate and resolve inventory, receiving, shipping, and transaction discrepancies.
• Collaborate with purchasing, planning, logistics, warehouse, and production teams to ensure material availability and operational effectiveness.
• Generate inventory and material movement reports to support operational decision-making.
• Implement and maintain inventory control processes to minimize loss, damage, obsolescence, and inventory variances.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy, and material flow.
• Assist in training team members while promoting safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What We Are Looking For

• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent may be considered if they possess exceptional ERP system expertise and a demonstrated ability to independently manage warehouse operations, inventory control processes, and material flow activities.
• Proven experience in material handling, inventory control, warehouse operations, logistics, or a manufacturing environment.
• Experience receiving, storing, transferring, issuing, packing, and shipping materials in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Experience supporting cleanroom materials and adhering to contamination-control protocols preferred.
• Strong hands‑on experience with ERP systems such as SAP (preferred), or similar platforms.
• Proficiency with inventory management software and warehouse management systems.
• Experience performing, supporting, or owning cycle count programs, inventory audits, and inventory reconciliation processes.
• Strong understanding of inventory control methodologies, supply chain principles, and warehouse best practices.
• Ability to analyze inventory and operational data and recommend improvements.
• Strong problem‑solving, organization, and attention‑to‑detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Familiarity with warehouse safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively manage daily warehouse operations.

Work Environment

• Primarily based in a warehouse and manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• May require operation of material handling equipment and movement of materials throughout the facility.
• Standard business hours, with flexibility to work Saturday overtime during periods of increased demand.

We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting‑edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.

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ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.