Inventory Control Spec I

Natera • Austin, TX

14h

About The Position

Ensures security and accountability of inventory through transaction, documentation, process and procedure verification, and system review. Develops and executes replenishment strategies; conducts physical inventories and performs cycle counts. Analyzes count discrepancies. Responsible for maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy and integrity both physically and within the ERP.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least one year of inventory control experience in a biopharma (preferred), distribution, or manufacturing environment. Knowledge and understanding of Warehouse Management Systems, Spreadsheet, Word Processing software, Google and Outlook Office suite.
• Excellent math skills, utilizing sound judgment and reasoning capabilities to resolve problems.
• Effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate, both orally and written, in a professional manner.
• Good computer skills to complete warehousing transactions with the ability to operate effectively within multiple software applications and inventory systems.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to use manual and electric pallet jack.

Nice To Haves

• One-year certificate from college or a technical school is preferred.
• Experience in utilizing ERP software, preferably Oracle Cloud

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory management tasks including pulling and issuing of materials, restocking lab areas, transferring materials between the sites and with 3PL’s, quarantining nonconforming inventory, and performing pertinent transactions in ERP.
• Ensure the integrity of the inventory by verifying item number, description unit of measure and bin location.
• Process and record corresponding transactions accurately and timely in the ERP system.
• Work collaboratively with the other team members to drive team success.
• Perform weekly and monthly cycle counts for internal and external audit purposes. Assist in root-causing the count discrepancies.
• Contribute to meeting or exceeding the established cycle count accuracy and scrap rate targets
• Follow Kanban system to replenish inventory in proper quantities to avoid interruption of lab workflow.
• Fulfill emergency material requests.
• Communicate with the planners when items are found low or out of stock.
• Perform physical inventory counts at year ends, which may require to work over the holidays.
• Maintain the inventory area tidy and presentable.
• Resolve internal customers’ concerns or dissatisfactions.
• Ability to backfill when the receiving coordinator is out of the office, to ensure the continuous flow of inventory.
• Identify areas of improvement and work collaboratively with other departments to drive resolution. Follow Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures. Take responsibility for safety in the immediate work area.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager, supervisor, or lead.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits.
• Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more.
• We also offer a generous employee referral program!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED