Inventory Control Analyst - 1st Shift, Data-Driven

Aptar Italia S.P.A.; Cary, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Aptar is hiring an Hourly Production Inventory Control Analyst for the Cary, IL facility on 1st shift. The role focuses on inventory accuracy through analysis of transactions, variances, and corrective actions to prevent discrepancies.

Responsibilities include monitoring inventory, conducting cycle counts, reconciling locations in SAP, and supporting month-end closeout. Requires 2–3 years in production/logistics and SAP/MS Office experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years related experience in production, logistics, inventory control or materials management.
• Previous cycle counting experience.
• Must have data analysis and reporting experience.
• Ability to identify and understand problems.
• Takes initiative to proactively seek improvement opportunities.
• Ability to compare data from different sources to draw conclusions.
• Ability to formulate solutions and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Outlook and Word)
• Detail-oriented, with exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor/audit inventory transactions to ensure accuracy, timeliness and completeness
• Perform thorough investigations of inventory variances to identify root causes and drive resolution
• Perform trend analysis to identify recurring issues, as well as drive corrective actions to prevent future inventory discrepancies
• Assist with the preparation, taking and reconciliation of cycle counts and physical inventories
• Monitor, analyze and reconcile assigned inventory locations within inventory management system (e.g., SAP)
• Assist with month-end and year-end closeout activities
• Establish effective partnerships within the organization to resolve inventory-related issues, including collaboration with Planning, Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Shipping, Customer Service, Finance and Master Data/Engineering
• Identify and stop instances of non-conformances, as well as correct situations detrimental to inventory accuracy
• Support Production Order closing activities
• Adhere to inventory control policies and procedures
• Review and revise policies and procedures to ensure compliance to ISO 9000

Skills

Data analysis

Effective communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Inventory control

Education

HS Degree or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aptar is hiring an Hourly Production Inventory Control Analyst for the Cary, IL facility on 1st shift. The role focuses on inventory accuracy through analysis of transactions, variances, and corrective actions to prevent discrepancies.

Responsibilities include monitoring inventory, conducting cycle counts, reconciling locations in SAP, and supporting month-end closeout. Requires 2–3 years in production/logistics and SAP/MS Office experience.