Material Control Analyst

Baxter International Inc. • Batesville, IN

4d • $38,400 - $52,800 • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Control Analyst is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records through regular compliance counts, analysis, and reconciliation activities. This role ensures inventory integrity across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods by performing cycle counts, investigating variances, and supporting compliance with internal controls and audit requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with production, purchasing, and warehouse teams to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent internal certificate.
• Six (6) months related experience and/or training
• Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions given orally or written in the English language.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Proficiency in general math; including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing whole numbers or fractions, taking measurements in standard & metric volumes, distances and weight, and computing percentages.
• Ability to stand and to use hands and arms repetitively for extended period of time.
• Familiarity with MRP software
• Proficiency in Excel
• Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and ad-hoc cycle counts and physical inventory audits in accordance with company policies
• Implement compliance counts to ensure alignment between physical inventory and system records (ERP/MRP)
• Investigate, document, and resolve inventory discrepancies, root causes, and recurring variances
• Ensure compliance with SOX, internal controls, and audit requirements related to inventory management
• Analyze inventory accuracy trends and provide recommendations for corrective actions
• Prepare inventory variance reports and communicate findings
• Support annual external audits as required
• Maintain accurate inventory data within the ERP/MRP system including maintaining location integrity
• Find opportunities for process improvement within material handling, storage, and transaction accuracy
• Support the development and enforcement of standard work, counting procedures, and inventory controls
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prevent material shortages or excess inventory
• Work closely with warehouse, receiving, production, and planning teams to resolve material issues
• Ensure timely correction of inventory transactions (receipts, issues, transfers, adjustments)
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy and material flow.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Part-Time will be prorated based on the hours you work)
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• educational assistance programs
• time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave
• commuting benefits
• the Employee Discount Program
• the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• childcare benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED