Inventory Control Lead Kansas, IL

Position Overview:

The Inventory Control Lead will focus on managing appropriate inventory levels to meet the needs of internal customers and perform shipping/receiving/delivery of supply orders. This position will be located at the Pleasant Hill IL Warehouse. The Inventory Control Lead will coordinate and communicate daily with M&R Technicians the Branch Manager Farm Managers the Truck Wash Manager and Service Managers as needed or required.

From Our Manager:

We are looking for a goal oriented driven individual who enjoys collaborating with others. With your passion resourcefulness and continuous improvement you will be able to optimize the inventory control and process workflow for the regional operation.

Phil Fischer - Senior Procurement Manager

What You Will Do:

• Support the development layout and implementation of inventory management systems; process and troubleshoot purchase orders through the invoicing stage.
• Receive stock pick and ship orders while maintaining accurate inventory levels through regular counts documentation and variance reconciliation.
• Ensure parts are effectively organized labeled and stored to meet goals for inventory turns value and accuracy as set by management.
• Communicate with Production Construction and Maintenance & Repair Planning teams to anticipate material needs coordinate kitting projects and deliver completed units to farms.
• Align with the MN warehouse on deliveries training and shared functions; manage farm deliveries based on fume room availability.
• Maintain a clean safe work environment and assist in developing and training backups to ensure continuity of operations.

What You Offer Us:

• High school diploma required. Previous lab or production experience is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills with familiarity in Microsoft Office applications.
• Forklift experience is an advantage; certification and training will be provided as needed.
• Strong focus on accuracy data analysis and trend identification to support sound decision-making under deadlines.
• Excellent internal customer service skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and adjust quickly to changing needs.
• Motor Vehicle Requirements: Because this position may require operating a company vehicle or mileage reimbursement any offer for this position is contingent upon the review of your motor vehicle record (MVR). The MVR will be reviewed to determine insurability based on CFs insurance carrier and company policy.

What We Offer You:

• Take advantage of hands-on leadership opportunities ongoing training and clear career advancement paths within a collaborative team environment that values hard work accountability and personal growth across all levels of the organization.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health dental vision a flexible spending account (FSA) life insurance short-term disability long-term disability a 401(k) plan paid holidays paid time off bank an employee assistance program (EAP) and more.
• Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways including feed programs that support local farms food shelf programs food support for veterans agriculture education and promotion FFA/4H support charitable contributions etc.
• A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety animal welfare and for living its core values every day respect integrity excellence adaptability and innovation.
• A culture that fosters employee growth hybrid work options promotion from within and a highly team-oriented workplace environment.
• The targeted base pay range for this role is $44394.09 to $62151.73 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge skills and experience.

Reports To:

Senior Procurement Manager

Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race color ancestry religion gender national origin pregnancy sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or veteran status.