• Inventory Control Analyst

    Posted: 10/11/2026

    Job Title: Production Inventory Control
    City and State: Cary, IL
    Pay Rate: $19.00-$22.00/hour (Based on Experience)
    Schedule/Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 8:20 AM-4:30 PM
    Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm
     
    Summary:
    Seeking a detail-oriented Production Inventory Control professional to maintain inventory accuracy and support production operations. This position is responsible for inventory auditing, cycle counting, variance investigations, data analysis, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate inventory records and material availability.
    Responsibilities:
    • Monitor, audit, and reconcile inventory transactions to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness within SAP and inventory management systems.
    • Investigate inventory variances, perform root cause analysis, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring discrepancies.
    • Conduct cycle counts, support physical inventories, process inventory adjustments, and maintain accurate inventory records.
    • Generate inventory reports, KPIs, forecasts, and analyses for management while supporting month-end and year-end inventory activities.
    • Collaborate with production, warehouse, shipping, receiving, planning, purchasing, finance, quality, and engineering teams to resolve inventory issues and improve inventory control processes.
    Qualifications:
    • High School Diploma or GED required with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in inventory control, logistics, production, or materials management.
    • Previous cycle counting experience with strong data analysis, reporting, problem-solving, and root cause investigation skills.
    • Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
    • Strong communication, organizational, customer service, and multitasking abilities with a high level of attention to detail.
    • Ability to operate a forklift and work overtime as needed.
    Benefits:
    • Medical Plan
    • Dental Plan
    • Vision/Eyewear plan
    • IL Paid Leave Hours
    • 401k
    • Life insurance
    • Prescription drug reimbursement
    • Short-term disability
    • Referral bonuses
    Four Ways To Apply for this position: (pick one)
    • Email your resume to crystallakeil@expresspros.com
    • Apply online and submit the application to the Crystal Lake, IL location
    • Call or text at 815-788-8556
    • Visit our office at 580 E. Terra Cotta Ave. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 or 750 S. 8th St. West Dundee, IL 60118
    About Express Employment Professionals:
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