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Warmies USA is a leading provider of plush stuffed animals and wellness products designed to bring comfort and relaxation to people of all ages. Our products are infused with warmth and soothing scents, making them perfect companions for bedtime, relaxation, and relief from everyday stress.
We're looking for a detail-driven, analytically sharp Warehouse Inventory Control Analyst/Cycle Counter to own inventory accuracy in our Warmies Warehouse.. This is a hybrid role that lives both on the warehouse floor and at your desk, you'll spend your time equally doing hands-on cycle counting and digging into data to find root causes, track KPIs, and improve processes that directly impact fulfillment speed and accuracy.
This position is 5 days in our Dundee, IL Office. No Relocation.
Key Responsibilities:
Analysis & Inventory Management (approx. 60% — office-based)
• Analyze inventory data and trends to proactively prevent stock inaccuracies and fulfillment delays.
• Identify root causes of inventory variances (e.g., picking errors, mis-slots, receiving issues, damages) and drive corrective action.
• Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy KPIs including location accuracy, shrinkage, and order accuracy.
• Leverage advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, and macros, to automate analysis and improve data reliability.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within WMS/ERP systems.
• Support slotting optimization efforts to improve picking efficiency and reduce errors.
• Assist with peak season inventory planning and preparation for full physical counts.
• Train associates on proper scanning, handling, and inventory control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, safety standards, and quality expectations.
Floor Operations (approx. 40% — warehouse floor)
• Perform frequent, high-volume cycle counts across pick faces, reserve locations, and bulk storage using RF scanning equipment.
• Reconcile physical inventory with system records and investigate discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Partner closely with picking, packing, receiving, and replenishment teams to resolve inventory issues in real time.
Qualifications:
• Associates/ Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field , or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory control, supply chain, planning, or data/analytics-related roles in a high-volume warehouse environment.
• Strong understanding of pick/pack workflows and inventory movement.
• RF scanning experience required; must be comfortable working on the warehouse floor.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, and macros; experience working with large datasets.
• Comfortable working in systems-driven environments (WMS, MRP, ERP, planning tools, reporting databases).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret ambiguous or incomplete data.
• Prior exposure to inventory forecasting, excess and obsolete management, or materials planning.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally across warehouse departments.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• APICS / ASCM certification (e.g., CPIM or CSCP).
• Experience with slotting optimization or warehouse layout analysis
Comp and Benefits:
If you're passionate about inventory control and want to join a fast-paced team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of the Warmies family!