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Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems, data analysis, and attention to detail are critical to ensuring that production has a clear set of orders for the day, and expedite requests are monitored and tracked to completion. Candidate must have a high attention to detail and be able to communicate effectively with multiple teams. This is a great opportunity for candidates who are looking to explore careers outside of the laboratory and warehouse.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\nGenerate manufacturing build plans for critical stock to maintain lab supply.\nReviewing daily production schedules for manufacturing to execute\nReview lab stock and conduct clear-to-build (CTB) assessments to confirm material availability meets production’s planned schedule.\nOwn inventory discrepancy resolution across production labs and the shipping area.\nEstablishing and reviewing Kanban levels for effectiveness and efficiency.\nServe as point of contact for the production team’s inventory requirements, requests, and questions; communicate, track, and expedite special order requests for timely completion.\nDevelop and maintain systematic reports to monitor effectiveness of production order output.\nFollow regulatory and ISO 13485 requirements.\nAssist in lab cycle counts and reconciliations.\nAnalyze material usage, ensure efficient consumption per FEFO, and troubleshoot inventory issues such as shortages, expired, or short-dated stock.\nReserve materials in the system and confirm/close work and production orders in a timely manner.\nWhat You’ll Bring to the Team \n2+ years of prior experience in material planning, manufacturing, or inventory control.\nIntermediate computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft / Google office applications, specifically Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets.\nBiotech or pharma industry experience is preferred.\nBasic understanding of manufacturing capacity planning.\nExperience conducting clear-to-build (CTB) assessments or resolving inventory discrepancies (e.g., shortages, expired, or short-dated stock) a plus.\nERP experience required; SAP experience preferred.\nBachelor degree or 4 year work experience equivalent required.\nPhysical Activities \nWorking in an ISO 13485 manufacturing environment, including clean rooms.\nFrequent walking through labs, offices, and the warehouse to review materials and engage stakeholders.\nMust be able to lift up to 20 lbs.\nThe base cash compensation for this California-based role is below. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for bonus, equity, and a generous benefits package. Final compensationamounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate skill, experience, expertise, and location and may vary from the amount listed above. 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