Inventory Control Specialist: Optimize Stock & Cycle Counts

Western Industries Plastic Products; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) matching after probation

Weekly pay

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Western Industries Plastic Products is hiring an Inventory Control Specialist to safeguard finished goods, raw materials, and packaging inventories. You will monitor levels, run cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

Proficiency in Excel/ERP systems and strong organizational skills are essential. The role requires a HS diploma, 2 years of warehouse/shipping experience, and ability to work in office and manufacturing environments with PPE.

Qualifications

• Understanding of inventory management principles, including cycle counting and root cause analysis.
• Ability to verify discrepancies through recounts and investigation of missing inventory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Two years of warehouse or shipping/receiving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate material inventory levels across the organization; monitor for short shelf life, obsolescence, and FIFO compliance.
• Report inventory activity, variances, and damaged materials; communicate updates.
• Direct and perform cycle counts on a rotating basis; investigate discrepancies.
• Establish cycle count schedules; maintain documentation and reports for review.
• Support improvements in production, receiving, and shipping processes; update SOPs as needed.

Skills

Inventory management

Cycle counting

Root cause analysis

Data entry

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Baan ERP

Epicor ERP

Forklift operation

Job description

Western Industries Plastic Products is hiring an Inventory Control Specialist to safeguard finished goods, raw materials, and packaging inventories. You will monitor levels, run cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

Proficiency in Excel/ERP systems and strong organizational skills are essential. The role requires a HS diploma, 2 years of warehouse/shipping experience, and ability to work in office and manufacturing environments with PPE.