Inventory Manager

Job Details

Job Location:

LSB-Arlington Hts - Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Position Type:
Full Time Salary Range: $48,880.00 - $48,880.00 Salary Lakeshore Beverage is seeking a Receiving/Inventory Manager responsible for overseeing inventory accuracy, receiving operations, product freshness compliance, and audit processes while minimizing inventory loss through effective controls and reconciliation. This role partners cross-functionally to resolve inventory discrepancies, manage inventory transactions, and ensure efficient warehouse operations and product flow.

• Monitor compliance with product freshness policies, which includes proper product labeling and rotation in the warehouse.
• Develop and implement procedures that target the reduction of the following finished product loss categories: breakage, out-of-control, overages and shortages.
• Monitor in-bound and out-bound deliveries and product transfers;
• Notify management and sales personnel of out-of-stock, low-in-stock or close-to-code situations.
• Assist with managing claims for receiving/returning breakages, overages and shortages.
• Assist with proofing and reconcile invoices, credits, cooperage, and pallet credits.
• Assist with processing in-transit invoices and credits monthly and follow-up on outstanding cooperage/pallet returns.
• Counting on hand inventory daily.
• Conducti daily, quarterly, year-end audits
• Analyze and resolve inventory discrepancies working with various departments and management levels.

• High school diploma or GED certificate required, College degree preferred.
• 2 years of inventory and/or accounting experience.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Highly organized with ability to manage priorities, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and attentive to details.
• Able to work flexible hours as needed.