Materials Inventory Specialist

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Key Responsibilities

· Manage day-to-day inbound and outbound material flows for raw materials, finished goods, reclaimed materials and subcontracted materials.

· Process routine material and inventory transactions in the company ERP system, including goods receipts, goods issues, stock transfers, returns and inventory adjustments as required.

· Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure consistency between physical stock and system records.

· Plan, perform and document monthly and quarterly cycle counting, and support periodic physical inventory activities as required.

· Manage raw material and finished goods warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, identification, picking, issuance, stock verification, FIFO control and lot/batch traceability.

· Monitor material availability and coordinate material flow to support production requirements and customer delivery schedules.

· Support outbound shipment preparation, delivery-related documentation and related system transactions for customer shipments.

· Coordinate with Production, Quality, Finance, the Seoul office, global headquarters, suppliers, subcontractors and customers regarding materials, inventory and delivery issues.

· Communicate with overseas stakeholders, suppliers and related parties by email when necessary, and understand English work instructions, procedures and materials/logistics terminology.

· Support continuous improvement of materials management, inventory accuracy, warehouse controls and related operating procedures.

· As production volume grows and additional support is added, provide work direction, training and supervision to a Material Handler or Logistics Worker while continuing hands-on operational responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

· Associate degree or higher; no specific major required.

· Relevant experience as a specialist or equivalent hands-on professional in materials management, inventory control, warehouse operations or manufacturing logistics.

· Experience using an ERP system for materials, inventory or warehouse-related transactions; candidates with experience in comparable ERP systems are welcome to apply.

· Experience with inventory control, stock reconciliation and cycle counting.

· Ability to work independently and take ownership of the materials and inventory function in a small plant organization.

· Basic English capability sufficient to send and receive work-related emails, understand English work instructions and procedures, and understand common ERP, logistics and materials-related terminology.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with sputtering target products or materials.

· Experience managing raw material and/or finished goods inventory in a manufacturing environment.

· Experience with SAP MM or another ERP materials/inventory module in a manufacturing environment.

· Experience coordinating customer returns, reclaim materials or subcontracting processes.

· Experience coordinating import/export and customs clearance activities with customs brokers and logistics service providers.

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