Inventory Control Analyst

Job Posting Start Date 04-09-2025 Job Posting End Date 06-10-2025

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Job Summary

Summary:

The "Inventory Control Analyst" will be based in Buffalo Grove, IL, reporting to the Inventory Control Manager.

Working on daily inventory activities including cycle counting, data collection, implementing and reviewing processes to maintain inventory security and integrity to ensure customer satisfaction and maximum value to the company. Researches and disposes of excess inventory and makes recommendations for reducing and controlling inventory.

• Identifies root cause integrity discrepancies in the warehouse/stores.
• Retrieves and researches information from the Manufacturing Requirements Planning system.
• Liaises with other departments and senior department staff to highlight errors and implement improvements as required.
• Carries out direct cycle count activities on site and coordinates count staff to ensure count schedules are maintained.
• Assists in development of process improvements on site in relation to inventory related process steps and hold up for implementation.
• Oversees and performs regular internal audits and external audit preparation in accordance to company's best practices and external required standards.
• Produces statistical management information and key performance indicators measuring inventory performance and service levels provided to each customer.
• Monitors procedural compliance; holds up implementation of new procedures in conjunction with management and operations.
• Liaises with internal and external customers and deals with requests and issues.
• Research excess inventory by customer and makes recommendations for reducing excess and obsolete material including coordination of movement of excess material back to the customer.
• Provides escalation point to inventory management in relation to unresolved issues.
• Maintains metrics acknowledge to site or corporate requirements and produces reports as needed.

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in relevant field OR equivalent work experience as an inventory control analyst. Will consider college fresh grads with relevant internships and/or projects.
• Minimum of 1 year of materials experience (e.g. inventory control, procurement, planning, warehouse, etc.) in a manufacturing setting. Experience out of consumer electronics manufacturers ideal/optional.
• Experience using Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP) systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Baan, or similar).
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel (e.g. v-lookups, macros ideal).

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement