Materials Control Specialist - Rolling Meadows, IL

Epiq Design Solutions•Rolling Meadows, IL

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About The Position

The Materials Control Specialist supports daily inventory and materials management operations, ensuring efficient receipt, storage, and movement of materials to production and customers. The role maintains accurate inventory records, supports order fulfillment and shipping, and coordinates with planning, production, procurement, and administrative teams so materials move smoothly through production and distribution. It requires accuracy, organization, timely handling of materials, and collaborative support for colleagues. The specialist oversees inventory control, including receiving and checking materials against purchase orders, documenting discrepancies, inspecting shipments, maintaining ERP records, conducting cycle counts and physical inventory audits, and ensuring proper storage, labeling, tracking, and FIFO rotation. The role identifies and helps resolve inventory issues, prepares and verifies production kits, coordinates material availability with project schedules, and maintains a safe and organized workspace. The position also manages incoming and outgoing shipments, prepares shipping and export documentation as required, coordinates with carriers and logistics partners, packages materials for domestic and international transit, records transactions, and supports compliance with shipping regulations. The specialist communicates about shipments and contributes process-improvement ideas and a culture of precision, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma; an associate degree or additional supply-chain training is preferred.
Experience in inventory control and materials management in a manufacturing or production environment.
Ability to follow established procedures accurately and maintain detailed documentation.
Proficiency with computers and adaptability to inventory or ERP systems.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Dependable and self-motivated, with a problem-solving mindset.
Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills.
Strong problem-solving ability to streamline inventory processes.
Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to contribute wherever needed.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or additional training in supply chain.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of inventory accuracy and materials control in the inventory area.
Receive incoming materials, verify shipments against purchase orders, document discrepancies, and inspect for quality and accuracy.
Maintain updated records in ERP systems.
Perform regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits.
Store, label, and track materials accurately in designated locations; support FIFO inventory rotation.
Identify, document, and help resolve inventory discrepancies or material issues.
Pull, stage, assemble, and verify production kits, ensuring components are complete, labeled, and ready for manufacturing.
Coordinate with planning and production to align material availability with project schedules.
Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient inventory workspace.
Manage incoming and outgoing shipments and ensure timely, accurate processing.
Prepare packing slips, shipping labels, and export paperwork as required.
Coordinate shipment scheduling and tracking with carriers and logistics partners.
Package materials securely for domestic and international transit.
Record shipping transactions and maintain compliance with shipping regulations.
Verify delivery contents, check for damage, and update records during receiving.
Communicate proactively with procurement and production regarding incoming and outgoing shipments.
Coordinate and communicate between inventory, production, and administrative teams.
Suggest process improvements to enhance inventory accuracy and material flow efficiency.
Contribute to a team culture of precision, accountability, and continuous improvement.