On-Site Inventory & Operations Lead

Flowers for Dreams; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Company laptop

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family leave

Student loan repayment

FSA/HSA

Commuter benefits

EAP

Job summary

Flowers for Dreams, based in Chicago, IL, is seeking an Inventory Manager to lead warehouse and inventory operations at our Chicago facilities. The role oversees receiving, cycle counts, and space optimization, coordinating with Purchasing and Operations to meet fulfillment needs and maintain accuracy.

The position requires building SOPs, training programs, and ensuring safety while supporting seasonal peak demands with a strong on-site presence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a facility, warehouse, materials/inventory management, or operations management role.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop employees and hold teams accountable.
• Proven ability to organize work, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train and manage warehouse and inventory employees and contractors.
• Update inventory records to reflect breakage, losses and acquisitions accurately.
• Document and track inbound shipments with Purchasing/Buying to prevent stockouts.
• Coordinate cycle counts, audits, and resolution of discrepancies in inventory records.
• Oversee item master management within inventory tracking systems and logs.
• Develop SOPs and training programs for warehouse/inventory personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Excel

WMS

MRP

ERP

Job description

Flowers for Dreams, based in Chicago, IL, is seeking an Inventory Manager to lead warehouse and inventory operations at our Chicago facilities. The role oversees receiving, cycle counts, and space optimization, coordinating with Purchasing and Operations to meet fulfillment needs and maintain accuracy.

The position requires building SOPs, training programs, and ensuring safety while supporting seasonal peak demands with a strong on-site presence.