GMP-Compliant Inventory Specialist for Lab & Production

BioSpace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BioSpace is seeking an Inventory Specialist to manage material handling, receiving, staging, issuing, and reconciling materials for laboratory and production operations. You will maintain accurate inventory records, follow cGMP procedures, and perform warehouse tasks to ensure timely material availability.

The role requires standing and moving in a fast-paced environment, with possible lifting up to 50 lbs and operation of pallet jacks.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (Bachelor's preferred).
• 3+ years inventory control or warehouse ops in regulated environments.
• Experience with hazardous materials preferred; certification a plus.
• Knowledge of cGMP, USP, ISO 17025, and FDA regulations.
• ERP systems proficiency and MS Office; cycle counting and root-cause analysis required.

Responsibilities

• Organize daily task flow to ensure efficient, timely warehouse operations and maintain an organized, clean warehouse and related storage areas in compliance with OSHA, FDA, and cGMP standards.
• Prepare and reconcile daily cycle count discrepancies, perform root cause analysis, and report findings within defined timeframes.
• Monitor and analyze inventory plans versus actuals, resolving shortages, overages, and slow-moving or obsolete material.
• Identify and manage minimum/maximum stock levels of materials, ensuring flow into laboratory and facility.
• Maintain timely and accurate reporting of inventory (including waste, damage, discrepancies) and communicate inventory turns monthly to leadership.
• Coordinate with suppliers for level loading of incoming freight and manage item returns; investigate supplier discrepancies.
• Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, and production to ensure material availability and alignment with production demand.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System and company policies and procedures.
• Support departmental goals and contribute to additional projects as assigned.

Skills

Inventory Management

Cycle Counting

Root Cause Analysis

ERP Systems

MS Office

Education

High School or better

Associates or better

Bachelors or better

Tools

Pallet Jacks

Job description

BioSpace is seeking an Inventory Specialist to manage material handling, receiving, staging, issuing, and reconciling materials for laboratory and production operations. You will maintain accurate inventory records, follow cGMP procedures, and perform warehouse tasks to ensure timely material availability.

The role requires standing and moving in a fast-paced environment, with possible lifting up to 50 lbs and operation of pallet jacks.