Step into the role
Based in Elgin, IL, you’ll be the point person who keeps our stock picture clear and accurate. Your day starts by reviewing inventory dashboards, planning cycle counts, and prioritizing any variances that surfaced overnight. You’ll move seamlessly from the warehouse floor—verifying quantities and locations—to your screen, where you’ll document findings, update records, and produce concise reports.
A day in the life
- Kick off with a quick review of open discrepancies and cycle count plans.
- Conduct targeted audits to confirm on-hand quantities and storage accuracy.
- Collaborate with purchasing and sales to align stock levels with demand forecasts.
- Use inventory software to track movements, reconcile adjustments, and generate summaries.
- Champion best practices that keep aisles labeled, materials organized, and counts trustworthy.
- Partner with our material blending department to prepare materials for the molding department.
- Coach new team members on procedures, tools, and reporting standards.
- Troubleshoot inventory issues quickly—root-cause, resolve, and prevent reoccurrence.
What you’ll bring
- High school diploma or equivalent; an associate’s degree in logistics or a related field is a plus.
- Hands-on experience managing inventory in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
- Sharp attention to detail and a knack for organizing information and space.
- Comfort with inventory systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Team-first mindset with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- Ability to lift and move heavy items when needed.
Core proficiencies
- Shipping and receiving workflows
- Warehouse operations
- Distribution processes
- Inventory management and control
If solving stock puzzles and building reliable processes sounds like your kind of challenge, we’d love to meet you.