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If working for an organization with a long history of technological innovation and high advancement potential in a supportive, collaborative, and positive work environment are top considerations for your next career move, then you need to look at the opportunities at Bourns.
Bourns was founded 75 years ago with the guiding principles of providing breakthrough technology solutions, high-quality products, responsive service, and exceptional value. Those principles still hold true today and have instilled a culture that is committed to excellence and ethical operations. As a leading provider of advanced components for power conversion, circuit protection, and motion control sensing solutions, Bourns employs more than 9,000 people in 21 countries and operates 17 manufacturing centers and 15 R&D; facilities. Our customers and partners rely on Bourns to meet strict design requirements and satisfy international standards in a broad range of industries and applications. We achieve this stature because Bourns employees excel in the development of recent products and continuous improvement processes that keep the company a global leader in delivering outstanding service.

Job Description:

Location: Utah Operations
Reports to: Plant Manager
Department: Shipping/Receiving/Material Control
Hiring Range: $53,302-$66,560 Annually

Leading Inventory Control and Material Planning Operations

Bourns is seeking an experienced and hands-on Supervisor, Inventory Control & Material Control Planning to oversee inventory control, material planning,



and purchasing activities in support of manufacturing operations.This role is responsible for leading inventory control activities and material planning processes to ensure uninterrupted production operations. The Supervisor oversees inventory accuracy, material availability, planning systems, and warehouse coordination while driving continuous improvement initiatives.Working closely with Production, Purchasing, Logistics, Quality, and Finance, this position plays an important role in optimizing inventory levels, reducing costs, and supporting customer delivery requirements.

Managing Inventory Control Operations

- Supervise daily inventory control operations to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Monitor inventory transactions, cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation activities.
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and root causes.
- Ensure compliance with inventory management policies and procedures.
- Analyze inventory data to identify excess, obsolete, and slow-moving materials.
- Develop and implement corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.

Leading Material Control and Planning

- Lead material planning activities to support production schedules and customer demand.
- Review material requirements and coordinate procurement activities with Purchasing.
- Monitor inventory levels and establish appropriate safety stock requirements.




- Ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and supplies.
- Collaborate with Production Planning to balance demand, capacity, and inventory objectives.
- Manage material shortages and develop mitigation plans to minimize production disruptions.

Supervising and Developing the Team

- Supervise, coach, and develop inventory and material planning personnel.
- Establish department goals, performance metrics, and employee development plans.
- Conduct employee performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
- Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Supporting Systems and Process Improvement

- Maintain accurate data within ERP/MRP systems.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including inventory accuracy, inventory turns, service levels, and material availability.
- Lead continuous improvement projects to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Support implementation and optimization of inventory and planning systems.
- Develop standardized work instructions and operating procedures.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Finance teams.
- Participate in sales and operations planning (S&OP;) activities as required.
- Support new product introductions and engineering change initiatives.
- Communicate material risks, shortages, and inventory concerns to management.
- Supervise daily purchasing and inventory control activities.
- Coordinate procurement of raw materials, components, tooling, equipment, and services required for m

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