Inventory and Operations Specialist

Fairlawn Management•Champaign, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Inventory and Operations Specialist based in Champaign, Illinois. The team member will be responsible for managing and maintaining all inventory housed at the Maintenance Facility and coordinating the initial daily assignment of work orders to the team. The ideal candidate will embody Fairlawn’s core values: Be Kind, Own It, Be Flexible, and Always Improve. The company is a vertically integrated firm specializing in real estate investment, management, and development with a strong presence across Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky, and is actively expanding into additional Midwest markets. They use the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to run their business.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in inventory management with excellent organizational skills
Proficiency in Excel and other digital tools to manage and track data efficiently
A positive attitude, strong customer service mindset, and collaborative, team-oriented approach
A high school diploma or equivalent
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely use a dolly or pallet jack
Reliable and dependable, with availability from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Embody our core values: Be Kind, Be Flexible, Own It and Always Improve
Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation
Availability to work longer hours and weekends during department and company peak seasons
Must be able to complete the physical functions of the position, not limited to the ability to sit for long periods of time at a computer and extensive keyboarding.

Nice To Haves

Comparable experience and skills to the requirements listed above
Prior experience at Fairlawn

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain inventory at the maintenance facility, ensuring supplies are accurately tracked, properly labeled, and neatly organized
Receive deliveries and restock materials to keep inventory levels sufficient for daily maintenance operations
Conduct regular inventory audits to verify quantities, identify discrepancies, and maintain up-to-date records
Order and distribute supplies for maintenance technicians and facility needs, ensuring timely fulfillment and cost awareness
Coordinate daily work order assignments for the maintenance team and adjust allocations as priorities shift throughout the day
Assist with office coordination, including ordering office supplies, preparing for trainings, and helping plan small on-site events or celebrations
Oversee key room organization and tracking to ensure proper security and accountability
Pivot, roll up your sleeves and jump in where needed!

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Additional monthly or quarterly incentive pay for meeting goals and supporting property performance
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Employee sponsored benefits including Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, Flexible Spending, and H.S.A. Accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan with Match
Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay
Company events to promote team cohesion
Wellness Days
The opportunity to work for a growing organization where you are valued and can have a direct impact
Quarterly off-site meetings with your manager