Inventory Manager

Lakeshore-Beverage; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Beverage in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Receiving/Inventory Manager to oversee inventory accuracy, receiving operations and audit processes, ensuring product freshness and minimizing loss.

The role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail and the ability to coordinate with multiple departments to resolve discrepancies, manage inbound/outbound deliveries and keep the warehouse running efficiently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College degree preferred.
• 2 years of inventory and/or accounting experience.
• StrongExcel skills are essential.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities required.
• Effective communication and organizational skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with product freshness policies and proper labeling.
• Develop procedures to reduce breakage, out-of-control, overages and shortages.
• Oversee inbound and outbound deliveries and product transfers.
• Notify management of out-of-stock or low-inventory situations.
• Assist with claims for breakages, overages and shortages.
• Reconcile invoices, credits, cooperage, and pallet credits.
• Process in-transit invoices and follow up on returns.
• Count on-hand inventory daily.
• Conduct daily, quarterly, and year-end audits.
• Analyze and resolve inventory discrepancies with other departments.

Skills

Inventory management

Accounting experience

Microsoft Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organization

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: LSB-Arlington Hts - Arlington Heights, IL 60005Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $48,880.00 - $48,880.00 SalaryLakeshore Beverage is seeking a Receiving/Inventory Manager responsible for overseeing inventory accuracy, receiving operations, product freshness compliance, and audit processes while minimizing inventory loss through effective controls and reconciliation. This role partners cross-functionally to resolve inventory discrepancies, manage inventory transactions, and ensure efficient warehouse operations and product flow.

• Monitor compliance with product freshness policies, which includes proper product labeling and rotation in the warehouse.
• Develop and implement procedures that target the reduction of the following finished product loss categories: breakage, out-of-control, overages and shortages.
• Monitor in-bound and out-bound deliveries and product transfers;
• Notify management and sales personnel of out-of-stock, low-in-stock or close-to-code situations.
• Assist with managing claims for receiving/returning breakages, overages and shortages.
• Assist with proofing and reconcile invoices, credits, cooperage, and pallet credits.
• Assist with processing in-transit invoices and credits monthly and follow-up on outstanding cooperage/pallet returns.
• Counting on hand inventory daily.
• Conducti daily, quarterly, year-end audits
• Analyze and resolve inventory discrepancies working with various departments and management levels.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate required, College degree preferred.
• 2 years of inventory and/or accounting experience.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Highly organized with ability to manage priorities, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and attentive to details.
• Able to work flexible hours as needed.