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AHEAD

Builds and manages enterprise technology

Inventory Control Specialist

Inventory Control & Cycle CountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLibertyville, IL, USA$21 - $23 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate or bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • At least 2 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or a related field is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, and in warehouse management systems or enterprise resource planning software is required.
  • Experience with radio-frequency identification processes, including utilization and implementation, is required.
  • Understanding of inventory management principles and best practices is required.
  • Understanding of cycle counting methods and physical inventory processes is required.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping are required.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills for investigating inventory discrepancies are required.
  • Organizational skills to manage cycle count schedules and inventory records are required.
  • Math skills for counting, reconciliation, and reporting are required.
  • Ability to operate inventory control systems and related technology is required.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.
  • Ability to handle repetitive tasks with a high level of focus and accuracy is required.
  • Ability to identify and escalate issues affecting inventory integrity is required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
  • Record count results and adjust system inventory as authorized.
  • Investigate and resolve inventory variances, including root cause analysis and corrective action recommendations.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure system data matches physical inventory.
  • Support periodic full physical inventory and audits.
  • Coordinate with warehouse, production, and purchasing teams to validate stock movements and resolve discrepancies.
  • Monitor and ensure proper storage, labeling, and handling of inventory items.
  • Work with warehouse staff to correct misplacements, labeling errors, or process issues.
  • Use enterprise resource planning or warehouse management systems to track, record, and adjust inventory transactions.
  • Maintain cycle count logs and inventory adjustment reports for management review.
  • Assist in developing and improving inventory control processes and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate or bachelor's degree is preferred.

About the Company

AHEAD

Builds and manages enterprise technology

AHEAD designs and runs technology systems for large enterprises, connecting infrastructure, applications, data and security under a single delivery team. Its roots in data centers shape its approach to modernizing complex environments that span private facilities and public clouds. Engineers assess a client's existing systems, plan upgrades and build the platforms, while managed services teams monitor operations, maintain software and respond to security incidents. The company earns money through consulting and implementation projects, technology sales and ongoing services that keep those environments running. AHEAD was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Seed
Total funding
$9M
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
2007

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