Material Controller

Watts Water Technologies•Blauvelt, NY

42d•$32 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Controller is responsible for supporting all aspects of the materials function, including receiving, shipping, inventory control, warehousing, purchasing support, and inventory replenishment activities. This position requires a broad understanding of materials management processes and the ability to perform at a high level across all departments within the materials team. The Material Controller ensures inventory accuracy, proper material handling, efficient storage practices, and timely support of internal and external customer needs. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. This position reports to the Warehouse Manager. This role is onsite and is based in Blauvelt, NY.

Requirements

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
2+ years’ experience in inventory control, warehousing, purchasing, shipping, or related materials management functions.
Experience working with computerized inventory and purchasing systems.
Certified to safely operate both sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, including drug screen, and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong collaboration and communication skills across departments.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and multiple deadlines.
Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
Punctuality and dependability.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Responsibilities

Properly receive, store, bin, and palletize inventory.
Repackage materials as required.
Protect inventory from damage, corrosion, and deterioration.
Maintain inventory levels through rotation of stock, replenishment, and restocking activities.
Inspect inventory and storage locations to ensure compliance with company standards.
Maintain accurate inventory location records within the inventory management system.
Perform inventory replenishment activities.
Conduct cycle counts and assists with inventory accuracy initiatives.
Manage Kanban replenishment systems and place orders as required.
Monitor inventory stock levels within the system and take appropriate action when replenishment is needed.
Maintain inventory item information and system updates.
Maintain stores locating and labeling systems.
Assist with inventory layout, organization, and storage optimization.
Support receiving, shipping, purchasing, and materials control activities.
Assist with operations at other company sites as needed.
Work closely with accounting to resolve receiving, shipping, or inventory-related discrepancies.
Partner with Sales Administration to address customer order issues.
Support and maintain 6S workplace organization and continuous improvement initiatives.
Follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain equipment certifications and operate material handling equipment safely.
Participate in departmental training programs and cross-functional training activities.
Adhere to established policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Warehouse Supervisor or Company management.
Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency)