Inventory Control Associate

Crate and Barrel; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate and Barrel in Naperville, IL is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to help document and safeguard merchandise. You will record additions, removals, adjustments, and losses, and prepare regular inventory reports to support accurate stock levels.

You will follow established procedures, maintain shipment schedules, investigate discrepancies, and rotate through departments to meet store needs. The role also requires training on new systems, safe operation of equipment, and adherence to

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiar with training and communication resources relevant to the position.
• Awareness of loss prevention, security, and safety policies.
• Proficient in Google Suite, clerical tasks, and office skills.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Document inventory by recording additions, disbursements, adjustments, losses and removals.
• Prepare inventory reports.
• Maintain inventory operations by following policies and reports changes as needed.
• Ensure shipment and delivery time schedules are maintained.
• Investigate and correct inventory discrepancies.
• Perform periodic stock reviews and record quantities.
• Rotate through departments to meet business demands.
• Participate in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems.
• Operate equipment safely and report any damage.
• Perform safety checks on lifts and report damage.
• Perform routine equipment servicing (battery charging, fueling, safety checks).
• Achieve daily productivity and quality goals.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Google Suite

Clerical skills

English proficiency

Job description

A day in the life as an Inventory Control Associate...

• Primarily responsible for documenting inventory by recording additions, disbursements, adjustments, losses and removal of items
• Prepares inventory reports
• Maintains inventory operations by following policies and procedures and reports changes as needed
• Ensures shipment and delivery time schedules are maintained
• Investigates and corrects inventory discrepancies
• Performs periodic review of inventory stock, recording quantity, type, and value of materials on hand
• Cleans up and disposes boxes, packing material, and pallets, as well as general housekeeping of facility and specific product line areas
• Rotates through different departments, as necessary, to meet the demands of the business
• Participates in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position
• Responsible for the safe operation of equipment to ensure no damage to merchandise, equipment, or facilities
• Performs safety checks on lifts, reporting any damage prior to start and end of shift
• Performs all routine equipment servicing including, but not limited to attaching a battery charger, replenishing fuel, and checking for safety of operations
• Performs all job tasks assigned by the leadership staff to achieve and maintain daily productivity and quality goals

What you'll bring to the table...

• Strong mathematical skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• High attention to detail
• Possess a complete understanding of training and communication resources relevant to the position
• Maintains an awareness of loss prevention, security and safety following the guidelines as outlined in the Company Code of Conduct and Associate Policy manuals
• Computer literate including but not limited to Google Suite
• Clerical, word processing, and/or office skills
• English Language proficiency required

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• 1+ years of related experience working with inventory control
• 1+ years experience operating power equipment
• Demonstrated strong experience working with inventory control is highly preferred
• Working experience in Warehouse Management System is preferred
• Related experience within the Corporate Sales environment
• Must be willing and/or able to be MHE Certified