Inventory Control Specialist

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.

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.

On‑site at our Gurnee, IL facility.

Coordinates timely and accurate inventory transactions to maintain inventory integrity. Performs inventory control, shipping, and receiving activities to ensure the efficient movement, storage, and distribution of materials throughout the site. Maintains inventory accuracy through cycle counting, transaction processing, and warehouse audits.

• 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.
• Perform daily cycle counts and investigate inventory discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Ensure inventory transactions, material locations, and process order data are accurate in SAP and aligned with eDHR.
• Coordinate incoming receipts, material movements, warehouse transfers, and outbound shipments.
• Read work orders, shipping orders, and requisitions to pick, stage, receive, store, or ship materials.
• Unload, verify, label, store, and organize incoming materials using established warehouse procedures.
• Weigh, count, and verify materials to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance with company standards.
• Follow up on blocked material dispositions and other inventory‑related transactions.
• Perform routine warehouse audits to verify material identification, organization, and storage locations.
• 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 improvement initiatives related to materials management and logistics.
• Utilize collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams) to support communication and coordination.
• Adhere to all safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Comply with all company security policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• High school diploma required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in inventory control, materials control, or materials management required.
• Experience with SAP MRP systems required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Strong knowledge of inventory management principles and best practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience analyzing data to identify discrepancies and process improvements.
• Understanding of shipping, receiving, and warehouse processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross‑functional teams.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to lead or influence others in a…