Inventory Control Specialist

Company: Champion Packaging & Distribution Inc
Location: Woodridge
Posted on: April 16, 2025

Job Description:

Description:The Inventory Specialist will serve as the company's go-to expert for all things related to inventory. This includes overseeing inventory counting, ensuring accurate reconciliation, analyzing data to identify trends, and leading the implementation of systems and processes aimed at enhancing the traceability of inventory throughout the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of an Inventory Specialist

• Counts all inventory, raw materials and supplies on a set schedule across all sites.
• Analyzes transaction history in SAP and compares them to physical inventory to understand variances and how to resolve them.
• Reports discrepancies to leadership to make adjustments, along with root cause analysis for what drove the variance to prevent future occurrences.
• Counts and reports slow moving and obsolete inventory each month and helps with determining finaldisposition to reduce aging inventory.
• Initially the counting function of the role will be on tablets and spreadsheets, but this role will also be a subject matter expert on the use of a new WMS system being developed.
• Recommends changes to processes and workflows that can enhance inventory traceability across different functions within the company.
• Works cross functionally with the distribution, procurement, and production teams as the main point of contact for inventory.
• Assists in month end inventory counts and Ad-Hoc inventory counts as necessary.
• Ability to adapt quickly and learn about the companies products, procedures, and operational details.
• Creates and maintains dashboards, KPIs, and other metrics as needed to help improve the performance of inventory accuracy along with capacity utilization trends.
• Evaluates product flow and velocity to help determine optimal material across the company and within each operation.
• Escalates capacity constraints across the locations and recommend tactics to help re organize raw materials to free up space
• Demonstrates a keen eye for detail, organizational skills, and strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Exhibits ability to think creatively in order to devise best inventory control practices. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Demonstrates proficiency in the use of inventory software.
  • Possesses specific knowledge of company's range of products and services.
  • Exhibits ability to interpret and explain inventory and sales reports.
  • Pays close attention to detail.
  • Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
  • Exhibits ability to think creatively in order to devise best inventory control practices.
  • Possesses a keen eye for organization.
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Works well with a team.
  • Exemplary counting ability.
  • Working hours will be spent in the warehouse tracking and organizing inventory.
  • Time will also be spent in a office, processing paperwork.
  • Standard 40-hour workweek applies. OT as needed HRS-7am-3:30pm M-F.
  • Physical labor such as lifting and moving heavy boxes of supplies may be required on a regular basis. Benefits:
    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Disability insurance
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Referral program
    • Vision insuranceRequirements:
      • High school diploma or G.E.D.
      • Bachelor's degree preferred.
      • Minimum of 3 years' experience in the field.
      • Intermediate analytical skills in excel.
      • WMS system implementation experience a plus.
      • Works well within a team.
      • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
      • Working knowledge of word processor, database and spreadsheet software.
      • Able to work weekends on occasion.
      • Exemplary counting ability.
      • Working hours will be spent in the warehouse tracking and organizing inventory.
      • Time will also be spent in a office, processing paperwork.
      • Standard 40-hour work week applies. OT as needed.
      • Physical labor such as lifting and moving heavy boxes of supplies may be required on a regular basis.
        Equal Opportunity Employer
        CPDI is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
        
        
        
        
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