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Posted August 12, 2026

Inventory Control Analyst

Kelly Services
Cicero, IL, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking an Inventory Control Analyst to work at a premier refinery in Cicero, IL 60804. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $43.58/hourWhy you should apply to be Inventory Control Analyst:
  • Competitive pay rate of $43.58/hour with a full-time, 1-year contract
  • Opportunity to support a leading refinery dedicated to operational excellence
  • Collaborative team environment with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Exposure to advanced SAP and inventory management systems
  • Commitment to compliance, safety, and industry standards
What’s a typical day as Inventory Control Analyst? You’ll be:
  • Maintaining accurate bulk and packaged inventory records for the plant, ensuring timely SAP and system transactions
  • Serving as the primary inventory focal point for plant operations and working closely with local and remote teams
  • Analyzing inventory gains, losses, and variances to determine root causes and proposing corrective actions
  • Coordinating inventory movements, records, and supporting the plant’s regulatory inventory verification and cycle count activities
  • Investigating and reconciling all inventory variances and issues to ensure ongoing compliance
  • Supporting and troubleshooting SAP and plant inventory systems while providing strategic input and reporting to plant leadership
  • Driving continuous improvement in inventory accuracy, controls, and operational efficiency
This job might be an outstanding fit if you:
  • Have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (preferred)
  • Possess 5-10 years of experience in inventory management roles
  • Demonstrate strong problem-solving and data analytics skills with advanced abilities in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Are proficient in SAP Materials Management and Order to Cash (preferred)
  • Excel in effective communication, collaboration, and thrive in a virtual, multi-cultural team environment
  • Are detail-oriented, process-focused, and take initiative to drive improvements
What happens nextOnce you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.
Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be Inventory Control Analyst today!
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