Receiving & Inventory Lead — Freshness, Audits & Analytics

Hand Family Companies; Arlington Heights, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Beverage is seeking a Receiving/Inventory Manager in Arlington Heights, IL to oversee inventory accuracy, receiving operations, and product freshness compliance. You will minimize losses through robust controls, reconcile invoices and credits, and collaborate with multiple departments to ensure smooth warehouse operations and product flow.

Responsibilities include auditing cycles, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring accurate inventory records while coordinating with sales and

Qualifications

• 2 years of inventory and/or accounting experience.
• Strong proficiency in Excel required.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities essential.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with product freshness policies, including labeling and rotation.
• Develop procedures to reduce finished product loss via breakage, overages, and shortages.
• Oversee inbound/outbound deliveries and product transfers.
• Notify management of out-of-stock or low-stock 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 inventory discrepancies with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Lakeshore Beverage is seeking a Receiving/Inventory Manager in Arlington Heights, IL to oversee inventory accuracy, receiving operations, and product freshness compliance. You will minimize losses through robust controls, reconcile invoices and credits, and collaborate with multiple departments to ensure smooth warehouse operations and product flow.

Responsibilities include auditing cycles, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring accurate inventory records while coordinating with sales and