Inventory Integrity & Cycle Count Specialist

The Stacole Company, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Winebow in Illinois is seeking an Inventory Clerk to support accurate stock control in a fast-paced warehouse. You will perform counts, verify locations, and ensure system records match physical inventory.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work independently, and willingness to work extended hours, including holidays. You will collaborate with warehouse teams to improve accuracy and space utilization, using RF devices and the WMS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification within six months; certification 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 WMS, 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Data entry accuracy

Adaptability to extended hours

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WMS system

Forklift certification

Job description

Winebow in Illinois is seeking an Inventory Clerk to support accurate stock control in a fast-paced warehouse. You will perform counts, verify locations, and ensure system records match physical inventory.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work independently, and willingness to work extended hours, including holidays. You will collaborate with warehouse teams to improve accuracy and space utilization, using RF devices and the WMS.