Inventory Control Coordinator

The Employee Connect; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Employee Connect is seeking an Inventory Control Coordinator in Vernon Hills, IL to own inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and data-driven insights. This role requires attention to detail, system savvy, and proactive problem solving to maintain reliable inventory levels.

You will work with receiving, fulfillment, and shipping teams to ensure timely and accurate inventory movements and reporting. This position is onsite at our Vernon Hills facility with a focus on accuracy under volume."

Qualifications

• 2+ years of inventory control, cycle counting, or warehouse operations experience in distribution, fulfillment, or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute daily and weekly cycle counts across all product categories and locations.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies identified through cycle counts, audits, and variances.
• Maintain real-time inventory accuracy by updating records in the WMS and recording movements.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports for management, highlighting variance trends and completion rates.
• Coordinate with receiving to ensure inbound shipments are processed and reflected in inventory on time.
• Work with fulfillment and shipping to address inventory-related order exceptions.
• Conduct root cause analysis on recurring variances and propose process improvements.
• Support annual physical counts and period-end reconciliations across departments.

Skills

Cycle counting

Inventory control

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

WMS experience

Cross-functional communication

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Inventory Control Coordinator

Location: Vernon Hills, IL

Pay Rate: $45,000 – $55,000 per year

Position Overview

Inventory accuracy is the backbone of any distribution operation — and the person responsible for maintaining it is one of the most important contributors to the facility's daily success. A growing distribution operation in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Coordinator to join a newly consolidated, high-volume facility and take ownership of the processes that keep inventory data accurate, reliable, and actionable. This is a role for someone who is detail-oriented by nature, comfortable working with data and systems, and confident taking initiative when discrepancies arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute daily and weekly cycle counts across all product categories and storage locations within the facility
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies identified through cycle counts, system audits, receiving variances, and fulfillment exceptions
• Maintain real-time inventory accuracy by updating records in the warehouse management system and ensuring all product movements are captured correctly
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports for facility management, highlighting variance trends, adjustment activity, and cycle count completion rates
• Coordinate with the receiving team to ensure all inbound shipments are accurately processed, documented, and reflected in inventory within established time standards
• Work closely with the fulfillment and shipping teams to identify and address inventory-related order exceptions before they impact customers
• Conduct root cause analysis on recurring inventory variances and recommend process improvements to prevent future discrepancies
• Support annual physical inventory counts and period-end reconciliation processes, coordinating across departments to ensure smooth execution
• Ensure that all inventory movement documentation is accurate, complete, and filed in accordance with facility record-keeping standards
• Communicate clearly and proactively with supervisors and management regarding inventory status, adjustment approvals, and outstanding discrepancies

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of inventory control, cycle counting, or warehouse operations experience in a distribution, fulfillment, or manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) — experience with data entry, inventory adjustments, and system-generated reporting required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify variance trends and trace discrepancies to root cause
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel or comparable spreadsheet tools for tracking, reporting, and data analysis
• Exceptional attention to detail with a demonstrated track record of maintaining inventory accuracy under volume pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional coordination and management reporting
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent tasks without loss of accuracy or urgency
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a related field is preferred

Screening Questions

• How many years of experience do you have relevant to this Inventory Control Coordinator role?
• Do you hold any required licenses or certifications for this position?
• Are you available to work onsite in Vernon Hills, IL?