Material Control Analyst

Baxter•Batesville, IN

3d•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. As part of the inventory control team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of inventory processes across the organization. This team operates at the intersection of operations, finance, and supply chain, focused on maintaining reliable inventory data, supporting audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

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