On-Site Inventory Control Specialist

Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. in Carol Stream, IL is seeking an Inventory Control Coordinator to ensure orders flow smoothly by analyzing inventory and managing backorder releases for timely shipping.

You will join a small team, learn our processes quickly, and support receiving, freight, and returns while maintaining data integrity and collaborating with Distribution, Sales, Customer Service, and Production.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in supply chain management, business, operations, accounting, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years in inventory control, inventory analysis, distribution, warehouse operations, supply chain, or related function
• Working knowledge of cycle counting, backorder management, receiving, returns, item master maintenance, and warehouse location controls
• Proficiency with JD Edwards (JDE) or a comparable ERP system
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including exporting, sorting, filtering, and using formulas to analyze and reconcile data
• Sound judgment and analytical problem-solving for situations that don’t come with a playbook
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• A sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize competing, time-sensitive requests through to resolution
• Clear written and verbal communication, with comfort working face to face across departments
• Dependable attendance and the flexibility to start early or stay late when order volume requires it
• Ability to learn product information and collaboration tools, including SharePoint
• Personal alignment with and adherence to the Bible as God’s Word, and agreement with our Statement of Faith

Responsibilities

• Keep orders flowing: Analyze inventory levels and order demand, enter skid move transactions, stage backorder pick locations, and process backorder releases so high-volume retail and customer orders ship on time
• Protect data accuracy: Maintain item and location data, including scheduled price changes, rights restrictions, case quantities, holds, and reservations, so every record and every price that reaches the market is correct
• Resolve inventory discrepancies: Research variances and transaction issues, coordinate cycle counts with Distribution, and process documented adjustments that restore accurate records
• Manage product transitions: Execute monthly status and phase changes, repackage releases, product exits, and set and bill of materials setup so products move cleanly through their life cycle
• Coordinate across teams: Serve as a go‑to inventory contact for Sales Operations, Customer Service, Production, Distribution, and Returns, responding to requests by email, phone, and in person
• Support receiving, freight, and returns: Process inbound freight and printer pre‑shipment invoices, maintain receiving records, and partner with Distribution so only sellable units return to stock

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Time management

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in supply chain management or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

SharePoint

Job description

Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. in Carol Stream, IL is seeking an Inventory Control Coordinator to ensure orders flow smoothly by analyzing inventory and managing backorder releases for timely shipping.

You will join a small team, learn our processes quickly, and support receiving, freight, and returns while maintaining data integrity and collaborating with Distribution, Sales, Customer Service, and Production.