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Job Summary
Summary:
The Material Control Analyst is responsible for inventory control, material lifecycle management, material transfers, ECO implementation, and operational material execution to support manufacturing requirements. The role partners with production, warehouse, procurement, quality, and engineering teams to ensure efficient material flow and inventory accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Control
- Monitor inventory accuracy and maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Conduct inventory analysis and drive inventory reduction initiatives.
- Manage non-nettable inventory and aging inventory reviews.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory control activities.
- Coordinate cycle count programs and inventory reconciliation.
Material Execution & Operations
- Manage urgent material shortages and production support activities.
- Coordinate material transfers between sites.
- Drive excess inventory balancing across manufacturing locations.
- Support work order maintenance and material transaction accuracy.
Material Lifecycle Management
- Manage material disposition related to ECO, MCN, and deviations.
- Coordinate MRB material disposition and resolution.
- Manage shelf-life controlled materials, baking requirements, and solderability testing.
- Support quality-related material reviews and corrective actions.
Supply Chain Analysis
- Perform PR and AR analysis to support material planning decisions.
- Review aging inventory and implement disposition plans.
- Provide recommendations to improve inventory turns and reduce excess material.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Planning, Procurement, Warehouse, Production, Quality, and Engineering teams.
- Support continuous process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, or related discipline.
Experience
- 3+ years of experience in material control, inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain execution.
- Experience in electronics manufacturing or EMS environment preferred.
Language Skills
- Fluent English.
- Business-level Korean TOPIK Level 4 or above preferred.
- Mandarin Chinese is a plus.
Technical Skills
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (BAAN ,SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Knowledge of inventory control principles and supply chain processes.
- Familiarity with ECO, MRB, and inventory management processes.
Competencies
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented with high accuracy.
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred Experience for Both Positions
- EMS industry experience (Flex, Jabil, Plexus, Celestica, Sanmina, Benchmark, etc.).
- Semiconductor, PCB, MLCC, and electronic component supply chain knowledge.
- Experience supporting multinational customers.
- Familiarity with shortage management, inventory optimization, and supply chain digitalization tools.
Job Category
Global Procurement & Supply ChainRequired Skills:
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