Inventory Coordinator

DIAL Tool; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Voluntary life and AD&D

Disability insurance

401k & Roth 401k

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Dial Tool Industries is seeking a detail‑oriented Inventory Coordinator to own the accuracy and integrity of our ERP inventory records in a manufacturing environment. You will review data, identify discrepancies, and establish repeatable cycle counting and reconciliation processes.

The role also serves as the on-site contact for ERP issues and will coordinate with IT and ERP consultants, while aligning stock with production schedules and customer demand.

Qualifications

• Hands-on ownership of inventory in a manufacturing ERP, including cycle counts and corrections.
• Ability to audit and clean ERP data to remove discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
• Strong Excel skills with pivot tables and lookups; data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit current inventory data in the ERP to identify discrepancies and process gaps.
• Track and reconcile inventory levels from raw materials to finished goods.
• Perform regular cycle counts and lead full physical counts.

Skills

ERP proficiency

Attention to detail

Excel

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's in supply chain

Tools

NetSuite

DELMIAworks/IQMS

Plex

Epicor

Global Shop

Visual

Job description

Schedule: 5 days per week (Monday to Friday) in the office

Compensation: $26.00 - $35/hour plus company bonus program

Benefits: Dial offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision plans, pre-tax spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA), voluntary life and AD&D, disability, and accident insurance. Benefits are available to employees working 30 or more hours per week, beginning the first of the month following 30 days of service. Dial also offers paid time off, holidays paid time off and voluntary 401k and Roth 401k.

Position overview

Dial Tool Industries is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Coordinator to own the accuracy and integrity of our inventory records within our company ERP. This role will conduct a thorough review of our current inventory setup and data, identify and correct discrepancies, and establish reliable, repeatable processes for cycle counting, reconciliation, and reporting going forward. The ideal candidate has hands-on manufacturing ERP experience and is comfortable digging into the details of an ERP system to clean up and maintain accurate inventory records in a manufacturing environment. In addition to the inventory focus of this role, this person will serve as Dial's internal point of contact for logging and routing ERP issues to Dial’s ERP consultants and advisors as well as serve as the on-site contact for our outside IT provider.

What You Will Do

• Review and audit current inventory data within the ERP to identify discrepancies, outdated records, and process gaps with an ability to synthesize, recommend, and implement corrections.
• Track and reconcile inventory levels from raw materials, through work-in-progress, to finished goods.
• Perform regular cycle counts and lead periodic full physical inventory counts.
• Investigate the root cause of inventory variances and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate closely with production, purchasing, and shipping/receiving to align stock levels with production schedules and customer demand.
• Maintain and adjust reorder points and safety stock levels in the ERP to minimize stockouts, expiration, and excess inventory.
• Support purchase order creation and tracking related to inventory replenishment.
• Generate and distribute regular reports on stock levels, shrinkage, and inventory accuracy to Operations leadership.
• Ensure work orders and inventory transactions in the ERP are completed and closed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Recommend process improvements to strengthen inventory controls and data integrity across departments.
• Work with Operations Manager on projects related to inventory including system upgrades, implementation, etc.
• Serve as Dial's internal point of contact for ERP issues.Intake and track issues raised by employees and route them to our outside ERP consultant or to other available support resources.This role coordinates and tracks ERP issues but is not responsible for resolving them.
• Serve as the first point of contact on-site for our outside IT provider.On an occasional basis, this role assists with remotely directed troubleshooting and is not responsible for resolving IT issues.
• Other related projects related to ERP and technology as directed by Operations Manager or General Manager.

Required qualifications

• At least four (4) years of experience in inventory control, inventory coordination, or a related role in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on ownership of inventory in a manufacturing ERP is required (e.g., NetSuite, DELMIAworks/IQMS, Plex, Epicor, Global Shop, or Visual) including cycle counts, variance investigations, and inventory corrections. Experience with an ERP implementation/migration is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working directly in ERP data to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic data analysis).
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment through strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Able to build cooperation across departments including production, purchasing, and shipping/receiving.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field preferred but not required.
• Experience in stamping, molding, or secondary manufacturing operation is a plus.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Inventory data is audited and reflects accurate, real-time stock levels.
• A consistent cycle-count process is in place and being followed.
• Inventory variances are identified quickly and resolved with documented root causes.
• Production has reliable visibility into material availability, reducing schedule disruptions.
• ERP and IT issues are managed promptly leveraging available consulting / service providers.

Why Dial

Founded in 1955, DIAL is a U.S.-based precision manufacturer specializing in metal stamping, plastic injection molding, insert molding, and assembly all under one roof.Our focus on quality, partnership, and manufacturing excellence has made us a trusted supplier to top OEM brands and Tier 1 manufacturers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DIAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.