Analyst, Inventory Control

Lactalis American Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis USA in Chicago, IL is hiring an Inventory Control Analyst to manage network inventory accuracy, perform cycle counts, audits, and reconciliations using SAP. You will collaborate with 3PL teams and co-manufacturers to ensure data integrity and timely reporting.

The role emphasizes problem solving, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement opportunities across the supply chain. Strong ERP/WMS experience, SAP preferred, plus MS Office skills and clear communication are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in ERP/WMS systems; SAP preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with focus on data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Build accurate inventory datasets across the network using SAP.
• Collaborate with 3PL inventory teams to reconcile records.
• Audit movements of finished goods and pallets; guide new products.
• Identify root causes of discrepancies and implement improvements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and conduct cycle counts.

Skills

ERP/WMS

SAP

Problem solving

MS Office

Verbal and written communication

Data tracking

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive - whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring an Analyst, Inventory Control based in Chicago, IL.

The Inventory Control Analyst, LHD is responsible for LHD inventory controlling functions across the network. Employee is responsible for: inventory movement auditing, flow management of the facility through finished goods declaration, co-manufactured reception and reconciliation, losses, inventory accuracy and cycle counting; out of code product disposition. For continuous improvement, finding opportunities for improvement, which includes troubleshooting and determining root causes.

From your EXPERTISE to our

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Build a foundation of accurate inventory data across our supply chain network (using SAP) by ensuring all reports, losses, adjustments, reconciliations, and tasks (including idoc error resolution) are completed in timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with 3PL inventory team to ensure physical and WMS inventory records are reconciled with SAP balances, and resolve discrepancies to ensure high level of inventory accuracy across the network.
• Cultivate relationships across all warehouse locations, including our co-manufacturers and 3PLs as well as across the supply chain team.
• Identify and fix inventory issues, seeking also to understand their root causes, working with Inventory Supervisor to develop long term solutions to recurring issues.
• Be a subject matter expert in how finished goods and pallets move through our warehouse locations. They audit these movements and provide guidance for new products or processes.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Experience in ERP/WMS systems required, SAP experience preferred
• Proven ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information, and develop alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations, and uses reasoning.
• Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications.
• Verbal and written communication skills necessary to explain complex information.
• Ability to develop effective methods for tracking and monitoring data or information.
• Must possess the ability to think critically, analyze data, resource discrepancies with accuracy and have data integrity.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
• Ability to operate in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affiantive Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.