Inventory Control Specialist

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Inventory Control Specialist at MKS Instruments you will partner with our warehouse department assisting in the shipment and receiving of this role you will report to the Supervisor Inventory Control.

You Will Make an Impact By:
Conduct regular cycle counts and physical inventories to ensure inventory accuracy
Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels to meet demand and minimize stockouts
Implement and maintain inventory control procedures to ensure compliance with company policies
Analyze inventory data and reports to identify trends discrepancies and opportunities for improvement
Update and maintain inventory records in the ERP system or inventory management software
Prepare and distribute regular inventory reports including inventory levels stock movements and aging analysis
Work closely with other departments such as Purchasing Logistics and Operations to coordinate inventory activities and resolve issues
Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures safety guidelines and regulatory requirements

Required Skills:
2 years of related experience
Completion of high school vocational training or equivalent is preferred

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
Perform activities such as sitting standing or typing for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
Frequently positions self to perform tasks and positions objects below at and above shoulder level
Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below at and above shoulder level
Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
Must be able to exchange accurate information
Operates in a professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing/warehousing environment
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards including handling mechanical and electrical hardware high voltage gas water and heat
Noise level in the work environment is usually average

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Pay Range: $21.00 to $23.00 per hour. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position based on a wide range of factors including qualifications experience and training operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At MKS it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Benefits: MKS offers a benefits package for interns/co-ops working at least 20 hours per week including 11 paid holidays sick time and 15 paid vacation days accrued on a biweekly basis.

The application period for the intern/co-op position is estimated to be through the end of November 2025; however this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates

MKS is an equal opportunity employer including disability veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.

Globally our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be U.S. persons. U.S. persons are generally defined as U.S. citizens noncitizen nationals lawful permanent residents (or green card holders) individuals granted asylum and individuals admitted as refugees.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (MKS) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race color national origin sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions) religion age ancestry physical or mental disability or handicap marital status membership in the uniformed services veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability please contact us at:.

If applying for a specific job please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX) the title and location of the role