Jabil
InventoryControlSpecialist
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“Inventory Control Specialist at Jabil. Skills: Inventory control, Materials management, SAP MRP. Manage inventory levels. Monitor inventory levels”
What You'll Achieve.
Reduce inventory waste; Reduce obsolescence; Reduce shrinkage; Improve supply chain performance
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving capabilities; Analytical capabilities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in inventory control, Experience in materials control, Experience in materials management, Experience with SAP MRP systems
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree preferred
What You'll Do.
Manage inventory levels
Monitor inventory levels
Ensure accuracy through cycle counts
Ensure accuracy through audits
Ensure accuracy through reconciliations
Utilize SAP MRP to plan
Utilize SAP MRP to execute
Ensure material availability for production
Oversee receiving processes
Oversee storage processes
Oversee shipping processes
Partner with Production
Partner with Purchasing
Partner with Logistics
Improve inventory flow
Improve inventory processes
Analyze inventory data
Identify discrepancies
Identify improvement opportunities
Develop strategies to reduce waste
Develop strategies to reduce obsolescence
Develop strategies to reduce shrinkage
Provide guidance on best practices
Assist in leading daily activities
Communicate with stakeholders
Report inventory status
Report inventory risks
Report inventory issues
Participate in continuous improvement
Utilize collaboration tools
Support communication
Adhere to safety regulations
Adhere to health regulations
Adhere to environmental regulations
Comply with security policies
Comply with security procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Internal stakeholders; External stakeholders
Full Job Description
At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. ### **How Will You Make an Impact?** As an **Inventory Control Specialist** at our **Gurnee, IL facility** , you will ensure the accuracy of inventory records and optimize material flow to support production and distribution operations. You will leverage system expertise, data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration to drive inventory integrity, reduce waste, and improve overall supply chain performance. ### ### **Location:** On‑site at our Gurnee, IL facility. ## ## **What Will You Do?** * Manage and monitor **inventory levels** , ensuring accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and reconciliations. * Utilize **SAP MRP** to plan and execute material requirements, ensuring material availability for production. * Oversee **receiving, storage, and shipping** processes in accordance with established procedures. * Partner with cross‑functional teams including **Production, Purchasing, and Logistics** to improve inventory flow and processes. * Analyze inventory data using **Microsoft Excel** to identify discrepancies, trends, and improvement opportunities. * Develop and implement strategies to reduce **inventory waste, obsolescence, and shrinkage**. * Provide guidance and support to team members on **inventory control best practices** ; may assist in leading daily activities. * Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding **inventory status, risks, and issues**. * Participate in **continuous improvemen
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