Senior Inventory Control Specialist presso Photronics

For more than 55 years, Photronics has been a global leader in photomask technology — powering the innovation behind smartphones, computers, TVs, and other devices people use every day. Our success is built on quality, collaboration, and the dedication of our people. Join us and be part of a company recognized worldwide for cutting-edge technology, exceptional service, and strong customer partnerships. 

Photronics is hiring! We’re looking for a Senior Inventory Control Specialist to join our team in Brookfield, CT. For over 50 years, Photronics has been a global leader in photomask technology, powering the innovation behind mobile devices, computers, TVs, and more. Our success is built on quality, collaboration, and the dedication of our people. Join us and be part of a company known worldwide for its cutting-edge technology, exceptional service, and strong customer partnerships.

Location: Brookfield, CT (US). This is an on-site position; we are not open to remote candidates at this time.

Position Summary: The Senior Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for overseeing inventory management processes across multiple departments or facilities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. This role provides strategic oversight of inventory operations, leads process improvements, and serves as a key liaison between warehouse, procurement, and finance teams. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage inventory control activities to ensure optimal inventory accuracy and availability across all locations
• Development and implement advanced inventory control strategies and best practices.
• Oversee and analyze regular cycle counts, physical inventories, audits, and reconciliations to minimize shrinkage and discrepancies. 
• Collaborate with various departments, including procurement, production, logistics and finance teams to align inventory goals with business objectives, develop and improve procedures and processes.
• Utilize Oracle (or other relevant ERP systems) for inventory tracking, materials movements, purchase order processing, and reporting.
• Manage and improve inventory tracking systems (e.g. ERP, WMS) and drive system optimization initiatives. 
• Analyze inventory data to identify trends, forecast demand, and provide insights for optimizing inventory management practices. 
• Identify and resolve inventory related issues, implement corrective actions, and contribute to developing and improving inventory control procedures and processes. 
• Serve as point of contact for internal and external inventory control audits. 
• Mentor and support junior staff and help train team members on inventory procedures and system usage. 
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. 
• Generate detailed reports on inventory performance, KPIs, and root cause analysis for variances.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications And Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Strong knowledge of ERP and warehouse management systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical abilities to interpret data, identify trends, and develop solutions to complex inventory challenges.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting tools. 
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and cross functional collaboration abilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work in fast paced environment, and take initiatives to improve processes and achieve optimal results. 

Experience: 

• 5+ years’ experience in inventory control, production planning , warehouse operations, or supply chain management.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or equivalent work experience.
• APICS or other relevant supply chain certifications (e.g. CPIM, CSCP).

Travel: 

• Less than 5%; occasional travel between facilities.
• Flexibility to support physical inventory counts during off-hours or weekends required.

Why should you join Photronics? 

At Photronics, you’ll be part of a culture that rewards performance and celebrates success, with a competitive salary, annual bonus program, and eligibility for equity compensation that lets you share in our growth. We offer a full suite of health and welfare benefits, plus a 401(k) with company match, ensuring your financial and personal well-being are supported today and for the future.

Photronics is an equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other classifications protected by law. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for team members’ disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.

Agency Notice: Photronics does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach from search firms or employment agencies. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee regarding this opening. Resumes submitted outside of our approved agency engagement process will be considered the sole property of Photronics, and no fees will be paid if such candidates are hired. Only agencies with a valid agreement in place with Photronics and assigned to this role may submit candidates.

Photronics is an E-Verify company.