Inventory Control Associate

Crate and Barrel; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate and Barrel is seeking an Inventory Control Associate in Naperville, IL to document and manage inventory, supporting accurate reporting and timely restocking. The role involves operating power equipment, maintaining safety, and ensuring stock integrity across departments.

The ideal candidate has experience with inventory control, familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems, and strong math and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical ability and numerical accuracy.
• Analytical problem solving and attention to detail.
• Familiar with training and communication resources relevant to the role.
• Awareness of loss prevention, security and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Document inventory by recording additions, disbursements, adjustments, losses and removals.
• Prepare inventory reports and maintain inventory operations per policies.
• Ensure shipment and delivery schedules are kept; investigate discrepancies.
• Perform periodic stock reviews and track quantities, types and values.

Skills

Strong math

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Training resources

Loss prevention awareness

Google Suite

Clerical skills

English proficiency

Tools

Power equipment

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

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