Inventory Officer

Colonial Midwest Imports Inc.; Rantoul (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Colonial Midwest Imports Inc. is seeking a reliable Inventory Officer to manage stock operations for a mattress and adjustable base business.

You will track inventory levels, perform audits, and coordinate with procurement, warehouse, shipping, and sales to support accurate and timely order fulfillment. The role requires experience with ERP/WMS systems, strong numerical accuracy, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree or vocational certification in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Administration is a plus.
• Minimum of two (2) years of dedicated experience in inventory control, warehouse administration, or stock management, preferably in a wholesale, distribution, or manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency in ERP/WMS inventory modules (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Odoo, or QuickBooks) and intermediate-to-advanced Microsoft Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables).
• Exceptional numerical accuracy and analytical problem-solving skills Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Track inventory levels of all products across all storage locations to maintain optimal stock balance and prevent stockouts.
• Plan and execute regular physical inventory audits and cycle counts to ensure ERP/WMS system records align with physical warehouse stock.
• Investigate root causes of inventory discrepancies (e.g., mispicks, damage, shrinkage) and execute authorized stock adjustments.
• Inspect incoming container and factory shipments against Purchase Orders and packing lists for correct quantities, part numbers, and quality standards.
• Oversee the intake and bin-location assignment of new stock while allocating and staging items for approved customer and distributor orders.
• Liaise with ordering team to process incoming customer returns, warranty claims, and defective goods, ensuring proper quarantine, disposition, and record updates.
• Maintain accurate inventory master data and generate operational reports on valuation, stock turnover, and slow-moving items.
• Partner with Sales, Order Processing team, Warehouse, and Procurement teams to provide accurate stock availability, resolve vendor delivery mismatches, and ensure timely order fulfillment.

Skills

Inventory control

ERP/WMS

Excel (advanced)

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree or related certification (a plus)

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Odoo

QuickBooks

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary


• Employee discounts


• Opportunity for advancement


• Training & development

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Inventory Officer to manage and oversee stock operations for our growing mattress and adjustable base business. In this role, you will be responsible for stock tracking, inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and inventory reconciliation within our ERP/WMS, ensuring seamless coordination between procurement, warehouse, shipping, and sales teams to support accurate and timely order fulfilment.

Key Responsibilities

• Track inventory levels of all products across all storage locations to maintain optimal stock balance and prevent stockouts.


• Plan and execute regular physical inventory audits and cycle counts to ensure ERP/WMS system records align with physical warehouse stock.


• Investigate root causes of inventory discrepancies (e.g., mispicks, damage, shrinkage) and execute authorized stock adjustments.


• Inspect incoming container and factory shipments against Purchase Orders and packing lists for correct quantities, part numbers, and quality standards.


• Oversee the intake and bin-location assignment of new stock while allocating and staging items for approved customer and distributor orders.


• Liaise with ordering team to process incoming customer returns, warranty claims, and defective goods, ensuring proper quarantine, disposition, and record updates.


• Maintain accurate inventory master data and generate operational reports on valuation, stock turnover, and slow-moving items.


• Partner with Sales, Order Processing team, Warehouse, and Procurement teams to provide accurate stock availability, resolve vendor delivery mismatches, and ensure timely order fulfillment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree or vocational certification in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Administration is a plus.


• Minimum of two (2) years of dedicated experience in inventory control, warehouse administration, or stock management, preferably in a wholesale, distribution, or manufacturing setting.


• Proficiency in ERP/WMS inventory modules (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Odoo, or QuickBooks) and intermediate-to-advanced Microsoft Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables).


• Exceptional numerical accuracy and analytical problem-solving skills Clear written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced warehouse environment.