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Inventory Specialist jobs in Chicago, IL
Inventory specialists count, reconcile, and audit stock, investigate discrepancies at their source, and keep system records aligned with what actually sits on the shelf.
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Alro Steel, a family-owned company, is currently seeking 2nd Shift Material Handlers to join our team in Melrose Park, IL . If you are a team player that is, dependable, safety conscious and hardworking with an attention…
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We are looking for a dependable Workflow Coordinator to support daily front-of-office and administrative operations in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a welcom…
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$26.1 - $39.15 per hour
: It's More Than a Job, It's a Calling! Position: Inventory Control Coordinator Sr. Location: ASC 1435 W. Webster Ave., Chicago, IL. ~-Location opening in September 2025 Full Time; 1st Shift ~Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30am…
Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, Client was founded in 1984 and employs approximately 10,000 coworkers. The Inventory Analyst is responsible for managing the physical inventory and lifecycle of IT har…
$93.5k - $121k
workspaces, creating a vibrant and dynamic work environment in one of Chicago's most iconic areas.The Compliance team is hiring a Senior Specialist, Cboe Clear US (“CCUS”) Compliance.Cboe Clear US is a clearinghouse regi…
$93.5k - $121k
collaborative workspaces, creating a vibrant and dynamic work environment in one of Chicago's most iconic areas. Role Overview The Senior Specialist, Compliance Training is responsible for Cboe’s enterprise-wide Complian…
$58k - $80.4k
The Partner Relations Specialist acts as an operational member on the Partner Relations team. The role assists in the execution of CDW's partner-related strategies such as the partner designation program, partner onboard…
$19 - $22 per hour
Responsible for executing, monitoring, and training inventory best practices and standard operating procedures for the entire store, including both front end and pharmacy. Supports pharmacy inventory management activitie…
$20 - $21.5 per hour
Title : Logistics Specialist Location : Chicago, IL Job Type : Contract (2 months) Compensation : $18-21.50 Per Hour Industry... ...High School Diploma or GED. Experience with inventory management and inventory control p…
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What inventory specialists earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $19–$24 | $39k–$50k |
| Mid level | $23–$30 | $48k–$63k |
| Senior | $28–$38 | $59k–$78k |
Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Cycle countingWMS and ERP systemsExcelRoot-cause analysisBarcode and RF scanningAttention to detailReportingOrganization
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you run a cycle count program.
Describe count frequency by ABC class, blind counts, recount thresholds, and how variances get posted. Structure is what they are listening for.
You find a 40-unit variance on a fast-moving SKU. How do you investigate?
Show a trail: recent receipts, picks, transfers, returns, and adjacent locations for mis-slots. Name the usual suspects before blaming theft.
What inventory accuracy levels have you maintained?
Give a real number and the method behind it. Accuracy in the high nineties with a cycle count program is a credible, strong answer.
How do you handle pressure to just adjust a count and move on?
Say you post adjustments only with documented cause, because untraced adjustments hide process failures. Integrity of the record is the job.
What WMS or ERP systems have you worked in?
Name them and describe one inventory process you improved inside the system, like slotting, count scheduling, or variance reporting.
Describe a process change you made that reduced shrink or errors.
Pick one change, explain the root cause it fixed, and quantify the improvement. One concrete story outweighs a list of duties.
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Resume tips that move the needle
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Lead with an inventory accuracy figure you achieved or maintained, such as 99.5% on cycle counts.
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Name your WMS and ERP systems: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Fishbowl.
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Show a shrink or variance reduction with a before-and-after number.
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List Excel skills concretely, such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP for reconciliation.
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Mention physical inventory events you led or supported, including headcount coordinated.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Inventory Clerk
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Inventory Specialist
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Inventory Control Supervisor
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Inventory Manager
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