Flex

manufacturing

InventoryControlAnalyst

$57–57k Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Inventory Control Analyst at Flex. Skills: Inventory control, Process understanding, Transactional accuracy. Observe and learn end-to-end material flow. Understand material handling versus system transactions”

What You'll Achieve.

Transactional accuracy; Operator training; Inventory accuracy; Reducing errors, rework, and manual fixes

Industry & Context.

manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Support root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies; Support improvement initiatives focused on reducing errors

Eligibility Requirements

Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and being present on the production floor

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Prior exposure to inventory transactions, warehouses, or production environments is required, Willingness to learn and spend time on the floor is more important than years of experience

Nice to Have

0–2 years of experience in manufacturing, materials, inventory, or operations support roles preferred

What You'll Do.

Observe and learn end-to-end material flow

Understand material handling versus system transactions

Identify gaps between physical processes and system transactions

Validate material movements in ERP/MRP systems

Support root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies

Assist with cycle count execution and investigation

Support training on material transactions

Document and update standard work instructions

Compare floor execution against system logic

Provide feedback to inventory control teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with operators, leads, and supervisors; Partner closely with Inventory Control, Materials, Operations, Planning, and Quality teams

Communication Scope

communication skills with the ability to work effectively with hourly and salaried teams

Full Job Description

Job Posting Start Date 05-21-2026 Job Posting End Date 07-21-2026 Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. ## Job Summary **General Purpose** This role is a hands-on, operations-facing position focused on how materials move on the manufacturing floor—from receipt through shipment—and how those transactions are reflected in our systems. The role directly supports transactional accuracy, operator training, and inventory accuracy by identifying gaps between physical flow and system logic. Success in this role requires someone who is comfortable spending significant time on the manufacturing floor, asking questions, observing processes, and validating that system transactions reflect reality. This is not a desk-only role and is ideal for someone curious, detail-oriented, and willing to learn the end-to-end materials process. **Key Responsibilities** Floor Execution & Process Understanding Spend regular time on the manufacturing floor observing and learning end-to-end material flow (receiving, put-away, issuing, WIP movement, and shipping). Develop a deep understanding of how materials are physically handled versus how transactions are executed in the system. Partner with operators, leads, and supervisors to understand real-world constraints and workarounds. Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or risks between physical processes and system transactions. Transactional Accuracy & Inventory Control Validate that material movements are being transacted correctly and consistently in ERP/MRP systems. Support root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies, shortages, or accuracy issues. Assi

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