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Supply Chain Analyst

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Buffalo Grove, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50–$60 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Distribution Services, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Financial Operations, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Inventory Planning, Inventory Reports, Lean Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Process Flow, Process Improvement, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain Optimization, Warehousing
LOCATION
Buffalo Grove, IL
POSTED
16 days ago

Title: Inventory & Warehouse Optimization Consultant
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
Hire Type: Long Term Contract (1+ year)
Shift : 1st 
Compensation: $50-60/hrly
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Must have Skill Set: SAP experience 

 Overview:  

We are seeking an experienced Inventory Strategy & Warehouse Optimization Consultant to lead a hands-on assessment and improvement initiative focused on inventory accuracy, warehouse efficiency, and material flow optimization within a manufacturing environment.
This role is highly execution-focused and ideal for someone who can identify operational inefficiencies and implement practical, real-world solutions — not just provide high-level recommendations.


Job Duties:  

  • Evaluate inventory levels, warehouse storage strategies, and material flow processes
  • Identify excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory opportunities
  • Assess SAP/ERP inventory planning parameters including safety stock, reorder points, and lead times
  • Recommend improvements for warehouse layout, slotting, storage utilization, and operational workflows
  • Support inventory governance, reporting, and process improvement initiatives
  • Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Production, Warehouse, Finance, and Operations teams

Qualifications:  

  • 7+ years of experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain optimization
  • Strong SAP or ERP system experience
  • Proven success improving inventory accuracy and reducing excess inventory
  • Experience within manufacturing and/or distribution environments
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience is a plus


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com

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