Material Control Specialist

Illuminate USA•Pataskala, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Illuminate USA is a solar panel manufacturer based in Pataskala, Ohio. The Material Control Specialist manages material resources for manufacturing operations, planning and monitoring material-related activities to support efficient production. The role manages the Material Resource Plan (MRP) and inventory levels to meet production needs while limiting excess stock and costs. It also covers material demand planning, inventory turnover, purchase requisitions, material cost control, and coordination with cross-functional teams to meet project requirements. The position prepares annual material budgets, uses ERP systems to develop the MRP, and ensures purchase requisitions are accurate and timely. It manages safety stock, inventory turnover, warehouse accounting, material tracking, and incoming materials in coordination with Logistics. The Specialist also monitors material costs, recommends ways to reduce expenditure, and works with project management, procurement, production, and other functions to resolve material issues and align plans with project timelines. The role requires English and Mandarin fluency for meetings and calls, including the ability to participate in evening meetings with suppliers and partners in Asia. Illuminate USA describes itself as an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in material control, inventory management, or supply chain management in a manufacturing environment.
Bilingual fluency in English and Chinese (Mandarin), including the ability to conduct meetings and calls in both languages.
Willingness and ability to participate in evening calls or meetings with suppliers and partners in Asia due to time zone differences.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills focused on material cost control and inventory management.
Proficiency with ERP systems and the MS Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of inventory turnover and safety stock principles.
Strong understanding of warehouse management and material tracking systems.
Strong knowledge of MRP systems and processes.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Experience with cost-saving initiatives and materials budget management.
Strong sense of ownership and accountability for effective material management.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the solar or renewable energy sector.

Responsibilities

Prepare the annual material budget plan based on production requirements and financial targets.
Use ERP systems to generate the Material Resource Plan (MRP) for material requests and procurement.
Ensure timely and accurate purchase requisition requests aligned with production schedules.
Maintain safety stock levels to support production continuity.
Monitor and improve inventory turnover while ensuring accurate warehouse accounting and material tracking.
Coordinate with the Logistics team on incoming material and inventory levels to avoid excess and use stock efficiently.
Implement cost-control strategies to keep material costs within budget.
Monitor material cost trends and provide analysis and recommendations to reduce material expenditure.
Collaborate with project management, procurement, production, and other functions to resolve material-related issues.
Align material planning and inventory control with project timelines and goals.