Inventory Specialist II

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Inventory Specialist II

Alsip, IL (onsite)

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Drive the heartbeat of industrial innovation! At Ingersoll Rand, our Industrial Tech & Services (ITS) entity powers critical industries with breakthrough solutions in air, gas, fluid, and material handling. Built on a legacy of reliability and impact, we’re seeking an Inventory Specialist to own and elevate our plant inventory operations. You’ll be the eyes and ears of inventory, spotting issues, flagging discrepancies, performing scrap adjustments, and applying your hands‑on manufacturing expertise to keep operations running flawlessly.

As the go‑to guide for product operations leaders, you’ll investigate root causes of inventory errors, introduce countermeasures, and continually improve inventory management processes. The ideal candidate holds strong experience in inventory management principles, cycle counting, and SAP (MM/IM modules). This role is key to driving operational efficiency, minimizing variances, and ensuring materials are available when and where they’re needed to support production.

• Ensure accurate physical counts of all inventory issues for cycle count.
• Project manage full inventory count events with guidance and instructions.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels in SAP through timely and precise transactions, adjustments, and reconciliations.
• Communicate cycle count results to all levels in the organization.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis on problem areas and discrepancies; submit corrective action not just limited to physical counts.
• Track and record cycle counts.
• Provide SAP training and support to cross-functional teams as needed.
• Identify and implement cost improvements and opportunities for inventory reductions.
• Analyze inventory trends, identify excess or obsolete stock, and collaborate with stakeholders (Sales, Engineering and Manufacturing) to resolve issues.
• Create and maintain SOPs and work instructions for inventory processes and SAP transactions.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, material traceability, and warehouse organization.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and safety standards.
• Embrace IR tools to accomplish duties and drive continuous improvements.
• Follow company safety procedures and standards to ensure individual and collective safety, in addition to avoiding unnecessary risk to oneself, co‑workers, contractors, customers, and property.

• Associate degree in supply chain, business, or a related field.
• 3+ years in inventory management within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• 1+ year solid understanding of inventory control methodologies like cycle counting, ABC classification, and FIFO/LIFO.
• 1+ year hands‑on experience with SAP ERP (IM, MM, WM), and comfortable managing inventory transactions and reporting.
• 1+ year…