Inventory Control Coordinator

Bio-Techne Corp.; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with ESPP

HSA & FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Bio-Techne Corp. is seeking an Inventory Control Coordinator to maintain precise inventory records and support ERP-driven processes in a warehouse and production setting.

You will collaborate with multiple teams to resolve discrepancies, perform cycle counts, and ensure data integrity while upholding FIFO/FEFO protocols and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 2-4 years of relevant experience; or an associate degree preferred and up to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles, material flow, and warehouse operations.
• Proficiency with ERP and warehouse management systems; strong data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records through timely ERP transactions.
• Pick and stage materials for production orders and internal requests.
• Post receipts for incoming raw materials and finished goods from suppliers.
• Perform cycle counts and support annual physical inventory activities.
• Investigate inventory variances and ensure FIFO/FEFO compliance.

Skills

Inventory control principles

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Warehouse management systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Pay Range: $18.40 - $25.30

Position Summary:

The Inventory Control Coordinator is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring the effective management of inventoried materials within the warehouse and production environment. This position supports receiving, inventory control, cycle counting, inventory transactions, material movements, and inventory accuracy initiatives. The role works closely with Warehouse, Production, Quality, Planning, and Procurement teams to resolve inventory discrepancies, maintain ERP data integrity, and support continuous improvement of inventory control processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate inventory records through timely and accurate ERP transactions.
• Pick and stage materials for production orders and internal customer requests.
• Post receipts for incoming raw materials and finished goods received from suppliers.
• Perform inventory put-away activities and ensure materials are stored in designated inventory locations.
• Create and process ERP transactions and inventory journals related to material movements, adjustments, transfers, and scrap.
• Create, maintain, and modify inventory locations in both physical storage areas and ERP systems.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and investigate inventory variances, shortages, overages, and transaction discrepancies.
• Perform cycle counts according to established schedules and support annual physical inventory activities.
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies through transaction reviews and root cause analysis.
• Support inventory audits by maintaining accurate documentation and inventory records.
• Verify inventory quality by inspecting labels, quantities, item numbers, lot numbers, batch information, and storage conditions.
• Maintain inventory traceability and compliance with FIFO/FEFO requirements where applicable.
• Consolidate materials and optimize warehouse storage locations to maximize space utilization.
• Support scrap reporting, inventory adjustments, and disposition processes.
• Pull, load, transport, and unload inventory throughout warehouse and production areas as required.
• Track and communicate inventory control metrics including cycle count accuracy, inventory adjustments, and location accuracy.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation of inventory control best practices.
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant inventory storage areas.
• Complete required company and departmental training.
• Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 2-4 years of relevant experience; or an associate degree preferred and up to 2 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles, material flow, and warehouse operations.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies through root cause analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize ERP and warehouse management systems.
• Basic mathematical and data analysis skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across warehouse, production, quality, planning, and procurement teams.
• Willingness to learn, adapt to change, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to become certified and safely operate powered pallet jacks and forklifts, if required.

Working Conditions:

Ability to work hours that conform to standard business operations (8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, and material handling.
• Ability to work in cooler and freezer environments for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and other material handling equipment as required.

Why Join Bio-Techne:

• We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
• We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
• We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.

This position requires work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status).

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or take part in any other stage of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Bio-Techne empowers researchers in Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics by providing high-quality reagents, instruments, custom manufacturing, and testing services.

Our family of brands creates a unique portfolio of products and services.

Science is our passion; it drives us to collaborate, develop, and manufacture award-winning tools that help researchers achieve reproducible and consistent results.