Inventory Control Specialist - Schiller Park, IL - $26.00 Per Hour!

Winebow, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Winebow, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Specialist to perform cycle counts, audits, and discrepancy investigations across multiple warehouse locations. The role involves validating physical inventory against the system, researching misplacements, and ensuring accurate storage locations.

A focus on data integrity and safety is essential, with standard forklift certification within six months being preferred. The position requires strong attention to detail and good communication skills, with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to accurately research and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Experience with warehouse management systems and data entry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counts, physical inventory counts, and audits to verify inventory against the system.
• Research discrepancies, determine root cause, and correct in Korber, BC, and applicable systems.
• Review reconciliation reports and address variances related to receiving, picking, replenishment, transfers, and slotting.
• Consolidate inventory between locations to improve space utilization and accuracy.
• Maintain productivity, quality, safety, and housekeeping standards; support additional inventory and warehouse tasks.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Forklift certification goal

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

Handheld RF device

Job description

Why Winebow?

At Winebow, we are strongly committed to creating an environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are intentional in our efforts to ensure that every employee has a sense of value and opportunity in our company, and we work tirelessly to promote a culture of inclusion where our team feels safe, respected, and valued. We want our Winebow family to feel at home and to be empowered to bring their best selves forward. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our organization and are dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce in all aspects of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, training, benefits, wage and salary equity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Perform scheduled and exception-based cycle counts, physical inventory counts, and inventory audits to verify physical inventory against system inventory. Research short shipments and inventory discrepancies, determine root cause, and complete or coordinate required corrections in Korber, BC, and applicable inventory systems. Perform empty-bin checks and investigate bottle-slot locations reported as empty, validating product availability, location, and system accuracy. Research unidentified, misplaced, or unaccounted-for product and determine the correct item, quantity, inventory status, and storage location. Review inventory reconciliation reports and investigate variances related to receiving, picking, replenishment, transfers, slotting, or system transactions. Perform sales-based product and bin checks to identify inventory, location, and slotting issues that may impact picking accuracy, product availability, or operational efficiency. Audit transfer picks and inventory movements to verify product, quantity, source location, destination, and system accuracy. Complete physical and system product moves associated with slotting changes, including relocation of inventory and required WMS location updates. Consolidate inventory between locations when appropriate to improve space utilization, inventory accuracy, picking efficiency, and warehouse organization. Accurately count, move, research, and adjust inventory using the WMS, handheld RF equipment, and other applicable systems while maintaining required documentation. Identify recurring inventory discrepancies and trends, communicate findings to warehouse leadership and operational teams, and assist with corrective actions and process improvements. Maintain established productivity, quality, inventory accuracy, safety, and housekeeping standards while supporting additional inventory and warehouse responsibilities as assigned.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Partner with warehouse leadership and operational departments to resolve inventory-related issues. Assist with special projects involving inventory accuracy, slotting, product movement, and warehouse organization. Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Warehouse environment; may be subjected to loud noise, temperature changes, and weather extremes.

EQUIPMENT/MACHINERY USED:

• Pallet jack
• forklift
• cherry picker
• reach truck
• handheld RF device
• Warehouse Management System
• computer
• printer
• telephone
• and other standard warehouse and office equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Manual dexterity, visual acuity, reaching, bending, sitting, standing, walking, and frequent lifting and moving of product up to 50 pounds.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification within six months of hire; certified forklift operator preferred.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to accurately research and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Ability to work with warehouse management and inventory systems and accurately perform data entry and system transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies between physical inventory and system records.
• Ability to work independently while effectively communicating with warehouse leadership and operational teams.
• Must be able to work extended daily hours as business volume requires.
• Must be able to work holiday hours as the posted schedule requires.

EMPLOYERS RIGHTS:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by management to perform other duties. Winebow has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment. Your continued employment with Winebow is by mutual consent. Being a part of Winebow means that you are passionate about wine and spirits, are dedicated to providing outstanding customer service, and have the privilege of connecting our fine portfolio with our trade customers and ultimately with the consumer.