Associate, Inventory

Weber-Stephen Products LLC USA; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Weber Blackstone is seeking an Inventory Associate in Illinois. The role involves reviewing discrepancies, performing cycle counts, and communicating findings up to plant managers.

Strong Excel skills and the ability to read documentation are required; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. Work is full-time with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret documentation numbers.
• Preferred: English and Spanish bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Investigate inventory discrepancies and perform cycle counts to ensure accuracy.
• Communicate findings to department managers and supervisors in a timely manner.
• Complete daily cycle counts and work to improve inventory accuracy.
• Identify causes of negative inventory and coordinate corrective actions with departments.
• Maintain safety stock levels and manage Kanban parts from multiple sources.
• Process non-inventory items such as office supplies as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Reading and interpreting documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Weber Blackstone, we believe the best moments happen outdoors while enjoying delicious food with your favorite people. We lead the industry in innovation, design, and consumer delight, and we’re fueled by people who are curious, bold, and collaborative. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or exploring a new craft, we want Weber Blackstone to be the spark that ignites your next career move. Join us on our journey to create world class products that redefine and reimagine outdoor cooking and deliver exceptional experiences for generations to come. Come be part of our BBQ!

Role Overview

How will you impact the team- As an Inventory Associate you will review and investigate discrepancies found in locations daily, as well as perform cycle counts. Yourcommunication skills will assist with speaking to all levels of team members from Managers to Plant Directors. You will communicateall findings and/or results of investigations to department manager and or supervisor, and department managers.

What will you do

- Investigate inventory discrepancies Problem solving skills to identify and resolve inventory problems for the area responsible for in a timely manner Gathers and analyzes information Strong communication skills to report all findings of investigations to department manager and or Supervisor Complete daily cycle counts in a timely manner. Strives to increase productivity Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Looks for ways to improve inventory accuracy. Verbalized feedback to improveproduction performance Communicate findings and recommendations to department managers and or supervisors in a timely manner Investigate and report findings department managers Reports, why the negative inventory occurred Identifies what department will fix the negative inventory Works with departments in determining inventory Reviews and works with the inventory coordinator on the safety stock levels in areas Reviews how well the safety stock levels are working for production and purchasing; makes changes where necessary Reviews, maintain and orders Kanban parts from several sources daily which the department manager and or supervisor haveestablished Order Kanban items in a timely manner according to procedure Report all discrepancies when material has been received Responsible for the non-inventory items such as office supplies that are needed

Tools needed to thrive

- High School Diploma or equivalent Two or more years related experience Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Microsoft Excel Ability to read and interpret documentation numbers Speak effectively with department Managers, Supervisors and/or Weber Employees of the organization Must have 2 -3 years’ experience with a forklift (sit down, stand up and high lift) Preferred: English and Spanish bilingual Basic Mathematics Problem Solving Weber employee purchase program

Much more Physical Demands

- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 - 45 pounds. May be required to wear personal protective equipment.

Work Environment

- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually high.

Hourly Position Range:

$20.00- $24.00 *This hourly range represents Weber's good faith belief of what we reasonably expect to pay the top candidate All full-time U.S. Weber Blackstone employees are eligible for the following benefits. Medical, dental, and vision coverage Life and disability insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(k) with company match Eligible for paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holiday) Weber Blackstone brings together two iconic names in outdoor cooking, united by a shared passion for creating exceptional experiences around the grill and griddle. Formed through the combination of Weber and Blackstone in 2025, we build on the strengths, expertise, and heritage of both companies to shape the future of outdoor cooking. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and a consumer-first mindset, we empower our teams to create products and experiences that bring people together and elevate outdoor cooking around the world.