Inventory Analyst

Kelly Services; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Transit benefit

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services in Cicero, IL is seeking an Inventory Control Analyst to manage bulk and packaged inventory, perform SAP transactions, and collaborate with plant operations to maintain accuracy.

The role emphasizes analyzing variances, supporting regulatory checks, and driving continuous improvement in inventory controls, with a 1-year contract and a pay rate of $43.58 per hour.

Candidates should have 5-10 years of inventory experience, a bachelor's degree, and strong data analytics skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (preferred)
• 5-10 years of experience in inventory management roles
• Strong problem-solving and data analytics skills with advanced abilities in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proficient in SAP Materials Management and Order to Cash (preferred)
• Excel in effective communication, collaboration, and thrive in a virtual, multi-cultural team environment
• Detail-oriented, process-focused, and take initiative to drive improvements

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate bulk and packaged inventory records for the plant, ensuring timely SAP and system transactions
• Serving as the primary inventory focal point for plant operations and working closely with local and remote teams
• Analyzing inventory gains, losses, and variances to determine root causes and proposing corrective actions
• Coordinating inventory movements, records, and supporting the plant's regulatory inventory verification and cycle count activities
• Investigating and reconciling all inventory variances and issues to ensure ongoing compliance
• Supporting and troubleshooting SAP and plant inventory systems while providing strategic input and reporting to plant leadership
• Driving continuous improvement in inventory accuracy, controls, and operational efficiency

Skills

Inventory management

Data analytics

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP Materials Management

Order to Cash

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly hear you, and we're here for you! We're seeking an Inventory Control Analyst to work at a premier refinery in Cicero, IL 60804. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Pay Rate: $43.58/hour

Why you should apply to be Inventory Control Analyst:

• Competitive pay rate of $43.58/hour with a full-time, 1-year contract
• Opportunity to support a leading refinery dedicated to operational excellence
• Collaborative team environment with a focus on continuous improvement
• Exposure to advanced SAP and inventory management systems
• Commitment to compliance, safety, and industry standards

What's a typical day as Inventory Control Analyst? You'll be:

• Maintaining accurate bulk and packaged inventory records for the plant, ensuring timely SAP and system transactions
• Serving as the primary inventory focal point for plant operations and working closely with local and remote teams
• Analyzing inventory gains, losses, and variances to determine root causes and proposing corrective actions
• Coordinating inventory movements, records, and supporting the plant's regulatory inventory verification and cycle count activities
• Investigating and reconciling all inventory variances and issues to ensure ongoing compliance
• Supporting and troubleshooting SAP and plant inventory systems while providing strategic input and reporting to plant leadership
• Driving continuous improvement in inventory accuracy, controls, and operational efficiency

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (preferred)
• Possess 5-10 years of experience in inventory management roles
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and data analytics skills with advanced abilities in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Are proficient in SAP Materials Management and Order to Cash (preferred)
• Excel in effective communication, collaboration, and thrive in a virtual, multi-cultural team environment
• Are detail-oriented, process-focused, and take initiative to drive improvements

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life- just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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