Inventory Control Coordinator

Tyndale House Publishers•Carol Stream, IL

17d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Tyndale is seeking an Inventory Control Coordinator to maintain accurate item and location data and keep inventory moving so orders can be released, picked, and delivered on schedule. The coordinator will work on a two-person Inventory Control team and collaborate closely with Distribution, Sales, Customer Service, Production, and Returns, often in person on the warehouse floor. This newly created role includes hands-on training.

Requirements

Associate degree in supply chain management, business, operations, accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 2 years in inventory control, inventory analysis, distribution, warehouse operations, supply chain, or a related function.
Working knowledge of cycle counting, backorder management, receiving, returns, item master maintenance, and warehouse location controls.
Proficiency with JD Edwards (JDE) or a comparable ERP system.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including exporting, sorting, filtering, and using formulas to analyze and reconcile data.
Sound judgment and analytical problem-solving in situations without a playbook.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to prioritize competing, time-sensitive requests and follow them through to resolution.
Clear written and verbal communication, with comfort working face to face across departments.
Dependable attendance and flexibility to start early or stay late when order volume requires it.
Ability to learn product information and collaboration tools, including SharePoint.
Personal alignment with and adherence to the Bible as God’s Word, and agreement with Tyndale’s Statement of Faith.

Responsibilities

Analyze inventory levels and order demand, enter skid move transactions, stage backorder pick locations, and process backorder releases to support timely shipment of high-volume retail and customer orders.
Maintain item and location data, including scheduled price changes, rights restrictions, case quantities, holds, and reservations.
Research inventory variances and transaction issues, coordinate cycle counts with Distribution, and process documented adjustments.
Execute monthly status and phase changes, repackage releases, product exits, and set and bill of materials setup.
Serve as an inventory contact for Sales Operations, Customer Service, Production, Distribution, and Returns, responding by email, phone, and in person.
Process inbound freight and printer pre-shipment invoices, maintain receiving records, and work with Distribution to ensure only sellable units return to stock.