Inventory Control Analyst

Be yourself at Protolabs Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.  Why Protolabs? We are the leaders in digital manufacturing.  We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit.  Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds.  We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do.  It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. 

Join our team as a

Inventory Control Analyst!

Be at the center of keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently. In this impactful role, you’ll champion inventory accuracy by leading the cycle count process, partnering with Materials and Warehouse teams to solve discrepancies, and driving continuous improvement across the business. Working closely with Planning, Customer Service, Procurement, Sales, and Operations, you’ll play a key role in ensuring materials flow seamlessly through production.

You'll also oversee accurate batch and lot traceability, maintain data integrity within our ERP system, and support critical regulatory reporting. If you enjoy solving problems, collaborating across teams, and making a visible impact on business success, this is an exciting opportunity to help drive operational excellence every day.

What You Will Do:

• 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 (Logistics, Warehouse, Procurement, etc.) to identify root causes and provide potential solutions