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Lead, Inventory

Sandvik


Job Location:

Romeoville, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 22 - 24
Posted: 16 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 13 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Sandvik Mining & Rock the leading global supplier of equipment and tools service and technical solutions for the mining industry currently has 1 opening for Inventory Lead on our 1st shift at 5:30AM.

As the Inventory Lead you will be responsible for maintaining inventory that inventory entries and adjustments are reflected accurately in the warehouse management system. Direct team members and resolve inventory issues.

Main Responsibilities:

Direct coordinate and assist in physical inventory including auditing and monitoring cycle counts

Maintain accurate records of all audits counts and adjustments. Confirm completion of cycle count activity daily

Trouble shoot and analyze inventory issues/discrepancies and process accurate inventory adjustments to match physical inventory movement and analyze results of counts to initiate permanent corrective actions

Ensure that all operational reporting is completed and made available via applicable Sandvik systems. This includes but is not limited to LPS unconfirmed and nil picks reporting.

Drives and partners with cross-functional teams to develop and implement approved changes

Monitors and directs the work of others

Makes decisions and communicates work practices procedures and methods to associates as required

Warehouse administration and housekeeping

Other duties as assigned

Leads task teams

Leads small task teams in the warehouse to achieve the daily outcomes required. This includes:

Allocation of responsibilities to individual team members

Provision of backup support to all team members as required

Provision of on the job coaching and guidance as and when necessary

Answering technical queries of team members as required

Experience:

3-6 years warehousing and inventory experience. Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory

completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.

Working knowledge of warehouse management system (preferably Blue Yonder or SAP) or plant systems processes and procedures.

Strong Excel and decision-making skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate with associates/customers.

Ability to work specific shift knowledge of commonly-used concepts practices and procedures read understand and follow directions/instructions/work procedures/safety rules operate various office equipment as needed perform simple math calculations operate basic document and spreadsheet software.

High School or equivalent experience. Post-secondaryeducation/training in business or supply chain discipline would be of advantage.

English Proficiency: Intermediate (CEFR B1/ Completed EF level 6)

Benefits

Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive package of health dental and disability insurance and a401(k) retirementsavings addition we provide opportunities for professionalcompetencedevelopment and training as well as opportunities for career advancement.

Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $22.00-$24.00 exclusive of fringe benefits and shift differentials.

How to Apply

For immediate consideration please apply online at for the Inventory Lead position.

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who because of a disability needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.