Inventory Control Associate

Crate and Barrel; Romeoville, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate and Barrel is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to help maintain accuracy across distribution centers. This detail-oriented role focuses on monitoring inventory levels, documenting changes, and supporting safe, efficient operations.

You will rotate through departments, prepare reports, perform safety checks on lifts, and help ensure on-time shipments. Strong math, problem solving, and English proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of inventory control experience.
• 1+ years experience operating power equipment.
• Experience with inventory control is preferred.
• Experience with Warehouse Management System is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Rotates through different departments, as necessary, to meet the demands of the business
• 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

Skills

Mathematical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Inventory control experience

Power equipment operation

English proficiency

Training resources

Google Suite

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Power equipment

Job description

As a crucial member of our team, the Inventory Control Associate plays a key role in maintaining the operational efficiency of our distribution centers. This role is responsible for overseeing, monitoring and validating inventory levels to ensure accuracy across departments and functions. This detail-oriented role is perfect for a curious problem-solver who is deeply committed to safety.

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