Inventory Control Specialist

K&M Tire•DeKalb, IL

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist reports directly to the Regional Operations Manager and performs a variety of inventory tasks to ensure overall inventory accuracy. The role includes managing locked bins, reconciling inventory counts and quantity adjustments, correcting variance reports, and checking and reconciling dock, Hot Spot, and Pack ID inventory positions. The specialist also supports other work as needed to help achieve K&M Tire’s goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Friendly and helpful attitude.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work in a multitasking, professional environment.
Close attention to detail.
Ability to learn technology quickly.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds continuously.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a forklift/picker license and operate that equipment.
Ability to adapt to change.

Responsibilities

Live and uphold K&M Tire’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
Manage locked bins.
Reconcile count groups and needed quantity adjustments.
Verify and correct variance reporting.
Check and reconcile dock and Hot Spot inventory positions.
Validate and reconcile Pack ID inventory.
Help where needed to support K&M Tire’s goals.

Benefits

401(k) eligibility after six months of employment, with a match of up to 50% of the first 6% invested.
College tuition assistance for eligible employees employed for six months, up to $7,000 annually.
Healthcare benefits after 90 days.
Paid time off accrual begins immediately and is available after 90 days.
$500 referral bonus.
Company-paid life insurance.
Reduced employee pricing on tires, up to 12 tires per year.
Annual profit-sharing bonus.
Opportunities for promotion through the levels system and internal promotion to team lead, assistant manager, or manager.
Pay increases that grow significantly with length of employment.