Materials Management Specialist

Merck • Wilson, NC

5h • $47,600 - $75,100

About The Position

The Materials Management Specialist receives, inspects, records, stores, and issues incoming materials and supplies, and supports packaging operations by managing components and labels. The role uses barcode applications, computer systems, SAP, and lift trucks to move and track materials, supply production lines, and load finished goods for shipment.

The specialist verifies materials against purchase orders and shipping documents, reports shortages or damage, prepares receiving records, processes materials for lot traceability and sampling, and performs inventory cycle counts. The position also coordinates packaging-line components and labels, follows production schedules and product specifications, completes product changeovers, and discards bulk product. The work requires the ability to transfer containers weighing up to 30 kg and to prepare and present safety talks and other team presentations.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. The position requires computer proficiency, accuracy, attention to detail, mathematics and communication skills, and the ability to work independently. A flexible schedule, including last-minute daily or weekend overtime, is required to support warehouse operations. The role is a regular, first-shift day position; travel and relocation are not required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Skilled use of basic computer systems, including a working knowledge of Windows and SAP desired.
• Working knowledge of barcode applications and associated PC screens.
• Willingness to work independently with little supervision.
• Strong mathematical skills, high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and good communication skills.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may require last-minute daily or weekend overtime.
• Physical ability to transfer containers weighing up to 30 kg from pallet to pallet.
• Required skills listed: barcodes, computer systems, finished products, forklift operations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), inventory control management, logistics coordination, materials handling, product requirements management, shipping and receiving, shipping documents, space utilization, warehouse administration, and warehouse shipping and receiving.

Nice To Haves

• One year of shipping and receiving experience using stand-up narrow-aisle and sit-down lift trucks preferred.
• Working knowledge of Windows and SAP is desired.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, identify, and inspect incoming direct and indirect materials and supplies against purchase orders and shipping documents.
• Prepare receiving reports, enter receipt data into the computer system, and report shortages or damaged materials.
• Process direct materials for lot traceability and sampling using barcode labels and scanners.
• Transport materials to floor or rack storage using swing-reach, stand-up narrow-aisle, or sit-down lift trucks.
• Select and issue materials to production, and return production materials to storage.
• Perform inventory cycle counts as required.
• Load trailer quantities of finished goods for shipment.
• Monitor packaging lines and determine the next process order to run.
• Order components from the warehouse for packaging-line process orders and use SAP to determine item batch numbers and quantities, order timing, and locations.
• Transport component pallets to staging locations and issue or return components to lines according to product specifications, using PI Sheets and SAP screens.
• Issue and return labels for packaging operations and support receipt and storage of production labels.
• Perform product changeovers according to schedules established by the Planning Department and use line status boards to determine packaging-line schedules.
• Discard bulk product.
• Prepare and present safety talks and other presentations to team members.
• Transfer containers weighing up to 30 kg between pallets.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employees and family.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
• Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate days, and sick days.
• Eligibility for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

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