Senior Inventory Control & Supply Planning Specialist

Nautilus Biotechnology•San Carlos, CA

About The Position

At Nautilus, we have a big and important mission: improve the health of millions by unleashing the potential of the proteome to accelerate drug development and enable a new world of precision and personalized medicine. We are developing a single-molecule protein analysis platform of unprecedented sensitivity, scale, and ease of use that we believe will democratize access to the proteome – one of the most dynamic and valuable sources of biological insight. To accomplish this, we are pursuing hard scientific problems with an entrepreneurial mindset and creating a world-class team of builders, innovators, and dreamers across a wide range of disciplines. We are seeking a detail-oriented, systems-driven Inventory Control & Supply Planning Specialist to own inventory accuracy, material planning, and master data integrity. This role blends hands-on warehouse execution with analytical supply planning and ERP system ownership, ensuring materials are available to support production while maintaining world-class data accuracy. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in both physical and digital environments, understands how systems drive operations, and is motivated to continuously improve processes.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in inventory control, supply planning, or warehouse operations in biotech, life sciences, med tech, or regulated environments
Strong hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP, including:
Inventory management
Material planning / MRP
Master data governance
Proven ability to manage both physical inventory operations and system-based planning
Deep understanding of inventory control methodologies (cycle counting, ABC analysis)
Experience managing item master data and ERP data accuracy
Exposure to supply planning concepts (forecasting, safety stock, replenishment)
Familiarity with RFID, barcoding, or inventory tracking technologies
Experience in GMP, ISO, or FDA-regulated environments
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally

Nice To Haves

APIC Certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Receive, inspect, and stock incoming materials, components, and lab supplies
Execute cycle counts, audits, and full inventory reconciliations with high accuracy
Perform kitting, pick/pack, and material staging to support production and fulfillment
Maintain a clean, organized, compliant, and audit-ready warehouse (GMP/ISO standards)
Investigate, resolve, and prevent inventory discrepancies
Own material planning in NetSuite, including demand signals, supply alignment, and execution
Establish and manage reorder points, safety stock levels, and replenishment strategies
Partner with procurement and operations to ensure on-time material availability
Monitor inventory levels, shortages, and excess; proactively mitigate risks to production
Support supplier coordination and inbound visibility to improve material flow
Execute and manage inventory transactions in NetSuite (receipts, transfers, adjustments, item setup)
Maintain and govern item master data, including. item descriptions and classifications, units of measure and conversions, BOM-related attributes and location assignments
Ensure data integrity across planning, purchasing, and inventory modules
Utilize NetSuite’s Material Requirements Planning (MRP) functionality to support planning decisions
Generate, analyze, and distribute inventory and planning reports
Lead improvements in labeling, location management, and receiving workflows
Support implementation of RFID, barcode systems, and inventory automation tools
Develop and document SOPs for inventory control and planning processes
Apply lean principles (5S, Kaizen) to drive operational efficiency
Identify system and process gaps; implement scalable solutions