Inventory Control Analyst

Protolabs•Plymouth, MN

2d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

In this impactful role, you’ll champion inventory accuracy by leading the cycle count process, partnering with Materials and Warehouse teams to solve discrepancies, and driving continuous improvement across the business. Working closely with Planning, Customer Service, Procurement, Sales, and Operations, you’ll play a key role in ensuring materials flow seamlessly through production. You'll also oversee accurate batch and lot traceability, maintain data integrity within our ERP system, and support critical regulatory reporting. If you enjoy solving problems, collaborating across teams, and making a visible impact on business success, this is an exciting opportunity to help drive operational excellence every day.

Requirements

Associate degree in business, materials management or equivalent/applicable experience
3-5 years in inventory control, including warehouse exposure
Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
Attention to detail is paramount
Able to be licensed to operate material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane, etc.)
Proficient in MS Office Suite – particularly in Excel/Outlook
Must be punctual and have good attendance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Collaborative approach required, with regular interaction between various departments (Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Customer Service Representatives, Sales, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Curiosity-based problem-solving skillset (root-cause analysis)
APICS certification preferred
WMS/DMS/ERP systems experience
MS AX or Dynamics 365 a ‘super bonus’
Salesforce proficiency
Understanding or experience with external and/or internal audits
Lean experience and/or certification
ISO and/or ITAR familiarity
DOMO experience

Responsibilities

Support the creation, maintenance and adherence of work instructions for proper inventory control transactions
Develop, implement, and monitor all key functions related to inventory transactions to ensure that they are accurate and conducted within the appropriate timeframe(s)
Conduct inventory cycle counts in a perpetual inventory environment
Coordinate the cycle count process and monitor the results to identify if recounts are required and/or adjustments to our standard work should be explored
Report audit/cycle count results to LPIM and Site Leadership
Perform thorough research and document material/insert/component inventory discrepancies, collaborating with the appropriate internal partners (Logistics, Warehouse, Procurement, etc.) to identify root causes and provide potential solutions
Monitor warehouse transfers for accuracy as directed by the Logistics, Planning and Inventory Manager
As (one of) the key personnel responsible for monitoring and maintaining ‘Lot Traceability,′ the Inventory Analyst communicates any concerns or opportunities for improvement to the LPIM
Support the Sales/Procurement Team(s) when material change requests are made
Provide assessments of material/insert/component consumption, from our various Internal Partners
Collaborate with Logistics (Receiving) on “Mystery Materials,” and material return requests
Lead and support the periodic efforts for Mold Destruction and Material Disposal
Work with Customer Service, Planning, Operations, etc., to ensure Molds, Material, Parts (and more) are properly scrapped/removed from our system(s)
Responsible for the process of monitoring and maintaining process for expired Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) material – disposing/dispositioning as appropriate