Inventory Control Specialist

Thinknsa; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Thinknsa in Chicago is hiring an Inventory Control Specialist to manage raw material inventories, perform cycle counts, and ensure accurate storage in a manufacturing setting.

The role involves coordinating with production and receiving, ordering supplies, and upholding NSA safety policies while maintaining an organized warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• 1 year of office administration or inventory management experience required.
• Must be able to stand during shift and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with background noise.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw materials inventory using the TCM system and perform cycle counts.
• Organize warehouse space, bin locations and maintain cleanliness.
• Conduct daily/weekly counts of production supplies.
• Report discrepancies to the supply chain team.
• Coordinate with the production team to gather needed materials.
• Coordinate with receiving to ensure proper storage.
• Order supplies from vendors at reorder points.
• Maintain a safe, orderly work space and follow NSA safety policies.

Skills

Persistence

Positive attitude

Dependable

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Good communication skills

Functional computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

TCM system

MS Office

Job description

Inventory Control Specialist – NSA Chicago

Reports To: Inventory Control Lead

Direct Reports: N/A

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay: $19.60 an Hour

Position Overview: To manage all raw material inventories (fabric and trims), utilizing the business software and other system tools as required.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage the inventory of raw materials and components utilizing the TCM system. This includes performing cycle counts as needed to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Manage the space, bin locations, and overall organization/cleanliness of all warehouse areas.
• Performing daily/weekly inventory counts of production supplies.
• Reporting discrepancies in inventory to the supply chain team.
• Working with the production team on gathering needed materials for upcoming orders.
• Working with the receiving team to make sure product is properly put away.
• Ordering supplies from vendors when reorder points are reached.
• Safety- Responsibilities include maintaining a neat and orderly space that promotes a safe work environment. Must mandate and follow ALL NSA Safety and Housekeeping Poli-cies, ensure staff operate the equipment in a safe manner according to established training procedures, and report ANYTHING that appears unsafe, from your functional depart-ment’s perspective, which includes, the authority to shut down ANY task/operations that you feel may be unsafe.

Training: Provided on the job and may be supplemented with external, local, or out-of-town training.

Qualifications:

Education & Certifications: High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: 1 year of office administration/inventory management experience

Key Competencies: Persistence (wants it done, and wants it done right), positive attitude, dependable, analytical thinking, problem solving, good communication skills, and functional computer skills (email, logs/tracking)

Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand for duration of shift. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions: Manufacturing and Warehouse environment, consistent background machine noise.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical
• HSA Plan
• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• Employer-Paid Short-Term disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Identity theft protection insurance
• Voluntary Legal insurance
• Retirement savings program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO
• Bereavement
• Jury Duty
• Incentive Pay / Bonus
• Referral Program
• Confidential Employee Relief Fund
• Annual Flu Shot Clinic
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Family Medical Leave

EEO Statement:

National Safety Apparel provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, ancestry, age, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected group status as defined by law.