Inventory Control Specialist

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

92d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist is accountable for end-to-end inventory planning, execution, and continuous improvement across assigned programs and stocking locations. This role requires an experienced professional who can analyze demand signals, anticipate risk, and proactively adjust inventory strategies to support manufacturing, sales, and customer commitments, without creating disruption to production.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in customer inventory, consignment, or manufacturing inventory environments
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Oracle required)
Proficiency in Excel for inventory tracking and analysis
Inventory control
Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations
Demonstrated ability to manage consignment inventory with minimal oversight, including reconciliation, forecasting, variance resolution, and customer-facing accuracy
Strong working knowledge of inventory controls specific to customer-owned or customer-dedicated stock
Ability to analyze usage trends and follow replenishment rules proactively to avoid customer disruption and aging inventory
Confident communicator able to resolve discrepancies directly with internal teams and customers

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree
Business Administration
Data Analytics or Business Analytics
Experience managing inventory.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis tools).
Experience reducing excess or slow‑moving inventory.
Experience leading or participating in customer‑facing meetings.
Knowledge of inventory KPIs and performance metrics.
Experience working in a hybrid (onsite/remote) environment.

Responsibilities

Own inventory planning and execution for assigned programs, including min/max strategy, replenishment logic, and exception management
Analyze historical demand, consumption trends, and production signals to anticipate shortages, excess, and obsolescence
Independently investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions—not just report issues
Serve as a planning liaison between Production Control, Procurement, and Sales, influencing decisions through data-backed recommendations
Manage inventory transactions in Oracle (receipts, transfers, RMAs, adjustments) with full ownership for accuracy and timing
Develop and maintain inventory metrics (turns, service level, aging, variances) and use them to drive action, not just reporting
Proactively identify process gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen inventory control and planning discipline
Support physical inventory activities and audits with end-to-end accountability for reconciliation and follow-through
Comply with internal procedures and documentation requirements.
Support customer consignment inventory audits and physical inventory activities as required, ensuring accuracy, documentation, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
Partner with internal teams to support consignment-related process improvements that enhance inventory accuracy, visibility, and customer satisfaction.
Participate in cross-functional initiatives when directly related to customer consignment inventory management, ensuring primary role responsibilities remain the top priority.

Benefits

Medical & Prescription
Dental
Vision
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Group Life Insurance
Optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program
Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Other Leaves
Paid Parental Time
Military Leave
401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component
Annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic)