Inventory Control Associate

Crate and Barrel; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate and Barrel in Romeoville, IL is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to document inventory, prepare reports, and maintain policies to prevent losses while ensuring timely shipment and delivery. You will rotate through departments and participate in training on new systems and technology to support accuracy and efficiency.

The role requires strong math, problem solving, attention to detail, and English proficiency, with 1+ years in inventory control and experience with warehouse systems

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related inventory control experience.
• Experience operating power equipment.
• Warehouse Management System experience preferred.
• Strong mathematical and analytical abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Document inventory by recording additions, disbursements, adjustments, losses and removals.
• Prepare inventory reports and maintain operations per policies.
• Investigate discrepancies and correct errors.
• Ensure shipment/delivery schedules are maintained.
• Rotate through departments to meet business needs.
• Conduct safety checks and proper operation of equipment.

Skills

Strong mathematical skills

Strong problem solving and analytical

High attention to detail

Training and communication resources

Loss prevention awareness

Google Suite

Clerical/office skills

English proficiency

Tools

Google Suite

Power equipment operation

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