Inventory Control Analyst: Drive Cycle Counts & ERP

Protolabs; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Protolabs is seeking an Inventory Control Analyst to champion inventory accuracy, lead cycle counts, and collaborate with Materials and Warehouse teams to resolve discrepancies and improve processes. You'll ensure batch/lot traceability, data integrity in the ERP system, and support regulatory reporting.

If you enjoy problem solving and cross-team collaboration, this role offers a meaningful daily impact. You will work with Planning, Customer Service, Procurement, Sales, and Operations to keep

Qualifications

• 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 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.)

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 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Collaborative

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Excel

MS AX/Dynamics 365

Job description

Protolabs is seeking an Inventory Control Analyst to champion inventory accuracy, lead cycle counts, and collaborate with Materials and Warehouse teams to resolve discrepancies and improve processes. You'll ensure batch/lot traceability, data integrity in the ERP system, and support regulatory reporting.

If you enjoy problem solving and cross-team collaboration, this role offers a meaningful daily impact. You will work with Planning, Customer Service, Procurement, Sales, and Operations to keep