Inventory Manager
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Job Location:
Carol Stream, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
08-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Management & Planning
Monitor inventory levels and adjust reorder points based on demand trends and forecast data.
Maintain accurate demand forecasts to ensure optimal product availability.
Coordinate receiving activities and verify that shipments match purchase orders.
Forecast and project future inventory needs using sales data and planned orders.
Manage incoming shipments reconcile outstanding items and maintain accurate records.
Oversee emergency stock items and coordinate the shipment of customer-supplied materials as needed.
Maintain improve and evolve internal inventory systems.
Conduct quarterly inventory audits and resolve any discrepancies.
Plan and schedule production based on inventory availability priorities and deadlines.
Purchasing & Vendor Coordination
Submit and manage purchase orders to suppliers.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors monitoring lead times and delivery schedules.
Conduct regular meetings with suppliers to review open orders and shipment progress.
Research and recommend new vendors to support operational efficiency.
Coordinate vendor returns RMA/PRR processes and credit memo reconciliations.
Ensure all office production and operational supplies are adequately stocked.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Serve as a key liaison between operations sales accounting and IT to ensure seamless information flow.
Partner with customer service and accounting teams to manage order release payment status and credit availability.
Assist production teams with order prioritization scheduling and shipping coordination.
Support administrative staff with ad hoc reporting and data analysis.
Verify invoices against received shipments and address discrepancies with suppliers.
Reconcile credit card purchases with associated transactions.
General Support
Maintain organized and accurate documentation across all systems.
Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational goals.
Qualifications
Associate degree required; Bachelors degree preferred.
Proven experience in inventory management purchasing or scheduling.
Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced spreadsheet and data analysis skills.
Proficient in Windows Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook) and general ERP or inventory software.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Positive proactive and collaborative work style.
High attention to detail and accuracy in data management.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with accounting systems (e.g. QuickBooks) and shipping platforms (UPS FedEx LTL freight) is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive pay based on experience
Paid time off and paid holidays
Health and dental insurance
Employer-matching 401(k) program
Key Skills
- Kanban
- Forecasting
- Inventory Control
- Math
- Warehouse Experience
- Microsoft Dynamics Navision
- Warehouse Distribution Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Warehouse Management System
- ERP Systems
- Supervising Experience
- MRP
