Material Control Coordinator

Who We Are

Born from a mission to make prescription eyewear affordable and accessible to everyone, Zenni Optical has been changing the way people see the world since 2003. With complete prescription pairs for adults and kids starting at under $10, we’ve grown into a global brand with over 51 million pairs of glasses sold — and counting!

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, we're proud to be the Official Eyewear of the San Francisco 49ers, Boston Celtics, Monster Jam, Ghost Gaming, TSM, Major League Pickleball and more. We've also partnered with tastemakers and designers like Chase Stokes, Jrue Holiday, and George and Claire Kittle to bring our brand to life in bold, meaningful ways.

Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Zenni — from our revolutionary EyeQLenz™ with Zenni ID Guard™  glasses to our cutting-edge VR Vision Screener, we're constantly exploring new ways to improve vision and enhance lives. For more information, please visit zenni.com/press.

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About The Role

We’re looking for a Material Control Coordinator to join our team at our Obetz, Ohio facility! In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring materials are accurately received, stored, and distributed to support smooth production operations. You’ll be responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, coordinating with vendors and internal teams, and supporting continuous improvement efforts related to material flow and organization. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys working collaboratively, and takes pride in keeping operations running efficiently and safely.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage the efficient flow of materials throughout the facility
• Coordinate with Production and Distribution departments to ensure timely and accurate movement of materials
• Monitor, evaluate, and document all materials transferred between departments
• Maintain accurate production and distribution records in Maintenance Connection
• Partner with department managers to track material usage and maintain accountability
• Update and report on material status on a weekly basis to support operational visibility
• Prepare and submit reports related to material costs, procurement, and accounts payable to ensure compliance with company policies and financial requirements
• Accurately place received goods into designated storage locations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in alignment with 6S standards
• Monitor and ensure achievement of daily and monthly KPIs
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and standard operating processes
• Promote and practice strong Health & Safety awareness at all times
• Order materials as needed to support inventory requirements
• Build and maintain effective relationships with external vendors and suppliers
• Perform cycle counts at scheduled intervals to ensure inventory accuracy

Basic Qualifications:

• Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail) or Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with inventory management, materials control, or supply chain operations.
• Familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Maintenance Connection)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to analyze data and generate reports to support operational decisions
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment 
• Experience with administering CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) 
• General maintenance knowledge to support equipment and material handling processes
• Ability to stand 8-12 hours a day 

Benefits

• Employee Paid - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401K & matching)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Public Holidays)
• Training & Development
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Free Lunch Daily
• Referral program

As a condition of employment for this role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing in accordance with our company policies and applicable law.

We look forward to hearing from you!

We strive to build a diverse team of individuals with a broad range of experience and perspectives. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t feel you meet all the qualifications.

Zenni Optical is an equal opportunity workplace and considers applications without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.