Inventory Specialist

Maker's Pride; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Maker's Pride is seeking an Inventory Control Lead to coordinate weekly cycle counts and month-end activities, ensuring accuracy across warehouses in Itasca, IL. You will analyze discrepancies, train staff, and drive processes to prevent material aging and loss.

Responsibilities include root cause analysis, daily counting, data tracking, and supporting don/liq processes. Requires 1–2 years in inventory control, MS Office, Excel, and SAP familiarity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years' experience in inventory control.
• Demonstrated math skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills; MS Office and email, SharePoint a plus.
• Experience with ERP programs, SAP a plus.

Responsibilities

• Point person for day to day inventory issues.
• Manages cycle counts for area of concentration: generates cycle count list, does daily cycle counting, and cycle count corrections.
• Root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies, look for solutions to recurring problems.
• Report back to production inventory transaction errors and return to stock issues.
• Track and maintain inventory accuracy in all warehouses.
• Update and maintain weekly tracking metrics.
• Account for all production batch tickets, check for variances/errors, and file.
• Respond to count requests from various departments promptly depending on priority.
• Run aging reports daily, sample product for evaluation, escalate aging issues to minimize financial loss.
• Process discontinued materials.
• Ensure accuracy of transactions.
• Manage the donation and liquidation processes, if required.

Skills

Math skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

SAP

SharePoint

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating weekly cycle counts as well as coordination of month end activities. Identify root causes of inventory discrepancies and work cross functionally to resolve. Proactively work to prevent unnecessary aging of materials to prevent loss. Lead by example, train material handlers on cycle counting effectively and educate on the importance of inventory accuracy. Conduct regular cycle counts and update perpetual inventory.

Job Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Point person for day to day inventory issues
• Manages cycle counts for area of concentration: generates cycle count list, does daily cycle counting, and cycle count corrections
• Root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies, look for solutions to recurring problems
• Report back to production inventory transaction errors and return to stock issues
• Track and maintain inventory accuracy in all warehouses
• Update and maintain weekly tracking metrics
• Account for all production batch tickets, check for variances/errors, and file
• Respond to count requests from various departments promptly depending on priority
• Run lot aging reports daily, sample product for evaluation, **escalate** aging issues to minimize financial loss
• Process discontinued materials
• Ensure accuracy of transactions
• Manage the donation and liquidation processes, if required.

Required Competencies & Knowledge

Knowledge of:

• Hearthside Food Solutions products, production and inventory processes.
• Material handling, Receiving warehouse and flow of materials

Skilled in:

• Organization and time management
• Data analysis and problem solving using defined methodologies
• Decision making

Ability to:

• Lead by example, promote team work
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ensure collaborative relationships with Hearthside staff
• Work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Issue and receive instructions using guidelines
• Utilize 'best in class' behaviors with focus on safety, quality, and policy focus
• Multi-task and respond to non-routine requests
• Work in a detailed oriented fashion

Proficiency in:

• MS Office Suite, and Excel (SAP a plus)

Work Environment

• Work is primarily done in an office and warehouse setting.
• Frequent production environment exposure which includes noise, dust, moving machinery, forklifts, and fluctuations in temperature.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting at a workstation for extended periods of time
• Stand, walk, climb stairs on a frequent basis
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years' experience in inventory control
• Demonstrated math skills
• Demonstrated computer skills; MS office and email, SharePoint a plus
• Experience with ERP programs, SAP a plus

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Pay Range

The pay range for this full-time, salaried position is $45,921 - $57,401/year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.