Inventory Control Specialist

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner.

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.