Inventory Control Specialist

Grainger

DC Inventory Control Specialist at Grainger performing inventory management and customer service tasks. Ensuring optimal logistics functioning and supporting distribution center operations.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeJoliet • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in logistics functions, inventory management, and customer service operations, with a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Proficient in SAP, EWM/MOVE, and advanced Excel for effective data management and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Logistics FunctionsSAP ExperienceEWM/MOVE ExperienceAdvanced Excel SkillsProblem Solving

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Hard Skills

Inventory ManagementData ManagementQuality ImprovementMath SkillsReporting Building

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeamworkAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

SAPEWMMOVEExcelAccess

Industry Keywords

LogisticsCustomer ServiceContinuous ImprovementLEAN ThinkingDC Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform all Logistics functions, such as slotting and maintenance, on a daily basis to ensure optimal inventory management and space control in both bulk and bin/ Goods to Product (GTP) areas;
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: New Item Inspection, Closing ER (Expected Receipts) / (Transportation Units) TU / STO's (Stock Transfer Orders) Exceptions, Replenishment, Max Quantity and Multi Location maintenance, PO (Purchase Order) cut report & TU data.
Perform all tasks of a Customer Service Associate including, but not limited to, monitoring Chatroom, order cancellation, providing branch and customer feedbacks to operations, addressing stock checks and branch inquiries, open order report VL06, failed order allocation & yard transfers.
Perform all TU/ER building for inbound trailers with a high level of efficiency and accuracy, including but not limited to: Daily yard and trailer priority reporting. Closing out trailers in Ryder & tracking detentions. Meet or exceed daily productivity, quality and safety goals.
General awareness of all sub-processes that support DC operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have good communication skills written and verbal
Must have the ability to work in a team environment
SAP and EWM/MOVE experience preferred (or like systems)
Must be able to meet minimum performance expectations consistently
Must have a proven quality track record and passion for improving quality
Must display a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail and good math skills
Problem solving and LEAN thinking skills to allow for continuous improvement to the inventory maintenance needs of the DC
Advanced Excel and access skills preferred.
Experience in building reporting and managing databases is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.