Inventory Control Specialist — ERP & Cycle Counts

Natera; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Natera is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to manage material pull/issue, restocking, transfers, and cycle counts in a biopharma setting. You’ll verify item details, record ERP transactions, and maintain stock integrity across sites and 3PLs.

Join a team focused on continuous improvement, safety, and audit readiness while supporting lab workflows and inventory accuracy using Oracle Cloud and related ERP systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One-year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Inventory management

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Physical stamina

Pallet jack operation

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

One-year certificate from college or technical school

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

Natera is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to manage material pull/issue, restocking, transfers, and cycle counts in a biopharma setting. You’ll verify item details, record ERP transactions, and maintain stock integrity across sites and 3PLs.

Join a team focused on continuous improvement, safety, and audit readiness while supporting lab workflows and inventory accuracy using Oracle Cloud and related ERP systems.