Inventory Control Specialist

Amcor • Libertyville, IL

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About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist manages resin and packaging inventory, performs cycle counts and inventory transactions, monitors inventory locations and levels, and investigates and reports inventory trends and problems. The role also supports warehouse housekeeping and safety, including maintaining clear pathways, checking powered industrial equipment, reporting hazards and discrepancies, and operating a manual pallet jack. The specialist serves as a backup for Data Processing and Scheduling and supports company policies, ISO/BRC standards, health and safety requirements, continuous improvement, and standard work procedures.

The position is based in a manufacturing and warehouse environment and involves regular standing and walking, frequent sitting, handling objects or controls, and occasional stooping, bending, or reaching above the shoulders. The employee must be able to lift up to 30 pounds and stand or walk for long periods.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Experience operating material-handling equipment, such as sit-down and stand-up forklifts, pallet jacks, and cardboard balers.
• Ability to obtain a forklift license.
• Ability to obtain a hand truck license.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand or walk for long periods.
• Ability to perform the physical and visual demands of work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.

Nice To Haves

• SAP or JDE experience, preferably performing inventory transactions in the system.

Responsibilities

• Manage resin stock, including coordinating with the Corporate Buyer and Vendor Portal.
• Perform weekly cycle counts of resin and packaging.
• Perform inventory transfers, reclassifications, and adjustments as approved by the Plant Controller.
• Monitor inventory levels in Point of Use locations and transfer locations, including 99 and WH Cycle.
• Set up, maintain, or disable inventory locations as needed.
• Train team members on inventory transactions, including work order completions, transfers, lot creations, and cycle counts.
• Perform cycle counts for high-runner items as needed and communicate with the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Coordinate cycle counts of all warehouse locations at least once per quarter.
• Run system reports at defined intervals.
• Investigate and analyze inventory using JDE Cardex, NetQuery, and Cognos.
• Report trends and problems to management and develop action plans to address recurring problems.
• Monitor and review aged inventory.
• Keep the warehouse clean and free of safety issues; sweep and mop floors and keep pathways clear.
• Perform daily pre-use checks on powered industrial equipment.
• Report unsafe conditions, near misses, losses, damage, and other discrepancies to supervising authorities.
• Operate a manual pallet jack.
• Act as a backup for Data Processing and Scheduling.
• Support company policies, including ISO/BRC standards, health and safety requirements, continuous improvement, and standard work procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Paid vacation
• Four medical plan options
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Vision care and dental plan
• 401(k) match
• Employee discount program
• Career progression opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
• Company-paid holidays, starting at 8 days per year and varying by location
• Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement, dependent upon approval
• Discretionary annual bonus program, with initial eligibility dependent upon hire date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED