Ferrara Candy Company
Inventory Control Coordinator, 3rd Shift
Ferrara Candy Company, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Inventory Control Coordinator, 3rd Shift
Work Location: Chicago The Inventory Control Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring accurate inventory management and control within a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include conducting daily inventory operations, maintaining system accuracy, and supporting process improvements through data-driven analysis. Key areas of focus include monitoring material usage variances, executing cycle counts and adjustments, generating inventory performance reports, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Create and maintain detailed inventory reports, including counts, discrepancies, and trend analysis Analyze and report inventory data to management, offering insights and recommendations for improvement Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve inventory and production discrepancies and support production schedules Maintain accurate inventory records in SAP and Warehouse Management (WM) systems Ensure correct allocation of inventory to production orders and work centers, supporting operational efficiency Participate in root-cause investigations for inventory differences, drive corrective action, and verify follow-through Coach internal employees to use SAP Support internal and external audits by providing documentation Contribute to cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Excellent communication skills with a collaborative mindset Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy 1-3 years of experience in inventory, supply chain, or operations analysis, preferably in a manufacturing or CPG environment Experience with SAP or related ERP systems and inventory control tool Exposure to Microsoft Office Suite Hands-on experience with inventory management systems Proven experience in inventory tracking, data analysis, and variance resolution Compensation: $26 hourly
Work Location: Chicago The Inventory Control Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring accurate inventory management and control within a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include conducting daily inventory operations, maintaining system accuracy, and supporting process improvements through data-driven analysis. Key areas of focus include monitoring material usage variances, executing cycle counts and adjustments, generating inventory performance reports, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Create and maintain detailed inventory reports, including counts, discrepancies, and trend analysis Analyze and report inventory data to management, offering insights and recommendations for improvement Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve inventory and production discrepancies and support production schedules Maintain accurate inventory records in SAP and Warehouse Management (WM) systems Ensure correct allocation of inventory to production orders and work centers, supporting operational efficiency Participate in root-cause investigations for inventory differences, drive corrective action, and verify follow-through Coach internal employees to use SAP Support internal and external audits by providing documentation Contribute to cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Excellent communication skills with a collaborative mindset Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy 1-3 years of experience in inventory, supply chain, or operations analysis, preferably in a manufacturing or CPG environment Experience with SAP or related ERP systems and inventory control tool Exposure to Microsoft Office Suite Hands-on experience with inventory management systems Proven experience in inventory tracking, data analysis, and variance resolution Compensation: $26 hourly