Inventory Control Coordinator

Cst Industries, Inc.; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CST Industries, Inc. in DeKalb, IL is seeking an Inventory Control Coordinator to lead cycle counts, support inventory accuracy, and drive control initiatives at the DeKalb facility.

The role performs routine discrepancy research, guides Cycle Counters, and coordinates daily counting activity without direct supervisory responsibilities, contributing to month-end and audits. Strong analytical and communication skills, ERP/MRP experience (Microsoft Dynamics 365), and proficiency with Excel/Office

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years of inventory control experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• ERP/MRP experience, Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead complex counts and provide technical support without direct supervisory authority.
• Ability to recognize when an issue requires escalation to the Inventory Control Manager.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform scheduled ABC, recurring monthly, spot, and special-request counts.
• Lead difficult, high-risk, or complex counts requiring planning, access, or verification.
• Audit and verify count results, recounts, adjustments, transaction history, and supporting documentation.
• Prioritize daily and weekly count assignments based on requirements and Manager direction.
• Provide technical guidance, count support, and training to Cycle Counters without direct supervisory authority.
• Research routine and moderate discrepancies using D365 transaction history and physical-location review.
• Escalate significant, recurring, control-related, or complex discrepancies to the Inventory Control Manager and support follow-up investigation.
• Maintain accurate count, audit, and investigation records in D365 and other business systems.
• Support month-end, year-end, external/internal audit, and physical inventory activities.
• Recommend improvements to counting methods, transaction practices, location controls, labeling, storage, standard work, and training.
• Coordinate inventory control activity across facility workflows while supporting Manager priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Documentation

Problem solving

Training

Lead complex counts

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Lead without supervision

Escalation recognition

Education

High School Diploma or GED required

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (ERP/MRP)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Inventory Control Coordinator is a working lead responsible for supporting inventory accuracy and control initiatives at the DeKalb facility. This role performs cycle counts, leads difficult or complex counts, verifies count accuracy through audits, coordinates daily count activity, and provides technical support to Cycle Counters. The Coordinator completes routine discrepancy research and escalates material, recurring, control-related, or complex issues to the Inventory Control Manager. This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and perform scheduled ABC, recurring monthly, spot, and special-request counts.
• Lead difficult, high-risk, or complex counts requiring additional planning, access, or verification.
• Audit and verify count results, recounts, adjustments, transaction history, and supporting documentation.
• Prioritize daily and weekly count assignments based on requirements, operational risk, spot-count requests, and Manager direction.
• Provide technical guidance, count support, and training to Cycle Counters without direct supervisory authority.
• Research routine and moderate discrepancies using D365 transaction history and physical-location review.
• Escalate significant, recurring, control-related, or complex discrepancies to the Inventory Control Manager and support follow-up investigation.
• Maintain accurate count, audit, and investigation records in D365 and other business systems.
• Support month-end, year-end, external/internal audit, and physical inventory activities.
• Recommend improvements to counting methods, transaction practices, location controls, labeling, storage, standard work, and training.
• Coordinate inventory control activity across facility workflows while supporting Manager priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct supervisory responsibility. The Coordinator provides work coordination, technical guidance, count leadership, and training support. The Inventory Control Manager retains responsibility for staffing, performance management, discipline, policy ownership, complex investigations, corrective-action approval, inventory performance accountability, escalation, and management reporting. This structure provides the Manager additional capacity to prioritize aged and excess inventory reduction activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years of recent inventory control, prefer manufacturing environment.
• ERP/MRP experience required; Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead complex counts and provide technical support without direct supervisory authority.
• Ability to recognize when an issue requires escalation to the Inventory Control Manager.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and other departments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.
• Regular use of dimensional equipment such as calipers, gages, and measuring equipment.
• Stand or sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, use, prepare inspect place, detect, position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, work atop, Travers)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (position self to move)
• Talk/Hear (Communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey express oneself, exchange information)
• See (Detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate assess)
• Pushing / Pulling up to 25 pounds of force.
• Reaching
• Repetitive Motion

EQUIPMENT & TOOLS

• Phone
• Copier
• Computer
• Other office equipment as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee works in an office within a manufacturing plant environment with normal exposure to noise, dust, and hazards associated with high-traffic, heavy-machinery areas. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 7 AM–4 PM, but may vary by department. Overtime may be required. Work hours may change at Management's discretion with prior notice.