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Inventory Specialist

Asklepios Biopharmaceutical, Inc. (Askbio)

Asklepios Biopharmaceutical, Inc. (Askbio)

Durham, NC, USA
Posted on Jul 30, 2025

AskBio Inc., a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a fully integrated gene therapy company dedicated to developing life-saving medicines and changing lives. The company maintains a portfolio of clinical programs across a range of neuromuscular, central nervous system, cardiovascular, and metabolic disease indications with a clinical-stage pipeline that includes investigational therapeutics for congestive heart failure, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, multiple system atrophy, Parkinson’s disease, and Pompe disease. AskBio’s gene therapy platform includes Pro10™, an industry-leading proprietary cell line manufacturing process, and an extensive array of capsids and promoters. With global headquarters in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and European headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland, the company has generated hundreds of proprietary capsids and promoters, several of which have entered pre-clinical and clinical testing.

Our vision: Pioneering science to create transformative molecular medicines.

Our mission: Lead innovative science and drive clinical outcomes to transform people's lives.

Our principles:

  • Advance innovative science by pushing boundaries.

  • Bring transformative therapeutics to patients in need.

  • Provide an environment for employees to reach their fullest potential.

Our values:

  • Be a Pioneer. We are not afraid of the impossible and to innovate to make gene therapies accessible to those in need.

  • Cultivate Collaboration. Strive to be the best teammate, actively listen, openly communicate, and embrace diverse points of view.

  • Embrace Responsibility. We are humbled by the enormity of our mission. We hold a relentless commitment to advance science and clinical outcomes for our patients, families, and caregivers.

  • Raise the Bar. Continuously drive improvements and efficiencies. Seek and provide constructive feedback. Have a bias for learning and action.

  • Act with Uncompromising Integrity. Be honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right in every situation. Make clear commitments and follow through.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor and/or Inventory Lead, the Inventory Specialist is responsible for managing assigned inventories through daily, weekly, monthly, and annual physical counts. The Inventory Specialist organizes and partners in conducting periodic inventory counts, adjusts quantities and locations, records and reports discrepancies to management while maintaining communication with supported internal customers. Will be the leader in ensuring frequent inventory reconciliation between the warehouse WMS system and ERP system.

Job Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, execute, and lead shipping and receiving of time-sensitive, temperature-sensitive shipments

  • Ensure materials are delivered from proper vendors, received into inventory, and finished goods, packaged according to specification and shipped in a timely manner

  • Review and oversee timely receipt of all materials to ensure proper processing of purchase orders and the quality of materials received meets company standards

  • Ensure the security, accuracy and accountability of materials and goods with inventory control

  • Ensure materials are available to meet production schedules and/or products are shipped according to marketing schedule

  • Understand and follow operational methods and procedures

  • Maintain documentation to reflect the effectiveness and efficiency of department activities

  • Maintain business relationships with customers and suppliers

  • Verify incoming and outgoing shipments, as well as logistics documents

  • Process paperwork for import/export of countries

  • Prepare and process shipping related bills and invoices

  • Compare freight charges and arrange transportation

  • Obtain rates, shipping schedules, and vessel space

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma or GED with 4 years of related experience

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency to complete tasks on time

  • Ability to work collaboratively with other team members and your internal customers

  • Basic computer skills i.e., Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • 5-10% travel required (local warehouse and lab sites)

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

  • Prior experience managing inventory

  • SAP or WMS experience

AskBio Inc. (AskBio) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening by calling us at (919) 561-6210 or sending us an email at careers@askbio.com.

Agencies: Please do not contact any employee at AskBio about this requisition. Any resume submitted by a recruitment agency to any employee at AskBio, through any medium, will be deemed the sole property of AskBio unless the agency was engaged by AskBio Talent Acquisition team to recruit for that position. All agencies must have a prior executed service agreement with AskBio prior to any search engagement. If a candidate who was submitted outside of the AskBio agency process is hired by AskBio, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid to the agency.