Inventory Control Coordinator (Palatine)

About the role

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing and maintaining a robust cycle count process to reduce the need for annual physical inventory.
• Partner with accounting to support cycle count parameters and make adjustments as needed.
• Assist in defining and implementing Kanban processes to improve inventory flow.
• Collect and enter cycle count data into the ERP system (Oracle preferred).
• Analyze inventory data to identify root causes of discrepancies and improve inventory accuracy.
• Utilize Microsoft Office, including Excel, for daily tasks and reporting.
• Monitor and maintain inventory stock levels by analyzing MRP reports.
• Assist in developing and enforcing ISO standards for inventory management functions.
• Support regular audits to ensure compliance with inventory processes and procedures.
• Help manage supply chain systems, conduct inventory checks regularly, and write inventory reports.
• Inspect inventory for damage or unsuitable products and manage returns or disposals according to company standards.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
• Ensure the availability of the right parts at the right time for production needs.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory management.
• Provide training and support to team members on inventory control best practices and procedures.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Proven experience with cycle count processes and internal logistics (receiving, stocking, shipping).
• Basic business acumen and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions, problem-solve complex issues, and leverage data and learnings to drive continuous improvement.
• Good communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation) able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels from management to support staff.
• Creative and persuasive in communicating how interventions can improve current practices.
• Good interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, including the flexibility to work extended hours when necessary.
• Good organizational, planning, and project management skills, coordinating internal and external resources and juggling key demands.
• Associate Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years in logistics and cycle count processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ERP systems, with a preference for Oracle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Oracle ERP software.
• APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM).

Schedule

8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri), Hybrid

Pay

The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $40,590 - $53,784.40. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Benefits

S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support).
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time, and Military Leave.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).

About Us

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world. With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership. S&C’s deeply rooted belief that diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.

About The Team

In Production Operations/QA, we are responsible for maintaining S&C's longstanding reputation for quality products. While constantly integrating the latest technology into S&C's processes and adhering to the highest standards of quality, our work solidifies the trust our customers have in S&C that our equipment will be integral to solving tomorrow's energy challenges. We strive for continuous improvement in everything we do, knowing that our work impacts our customers, team members, and our world.