Supply Chain Analyst

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Employment Type: Contract to Perm Job Category: Supply Chain Job Number: 56589454 Compensation: $50-60 / hour

Job Description

Title: Inventory & Warehouse Optimization Consultant
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
Hire Type: Long Term Contract (1+ year)
Shift : 1st 
Compensation: $50-60/hrly
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Must have Skill Set: SAP experience 

 Overview:  

We are seeking an experienced Inventory Strategy & Warehouse Optimization Consultant to lead a hands-on assessment and improvement initiative focused on inventory accuracy, warehouse efficiency, and material flow optimization within a manufacturing environment.
This role is highly execution-focused and ideal for someone who can identify operational inefficiencies and implement practical, real-world solutions — not just provide high-level recommendations.


Job Duties:  

  • Evaluate inventory levels, warehouse storage strategies, and material flow processes
  • Identify excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory opportunities
  • Assess SAP/ERP inventory planning parameters including safety stock, reorder points, and lead times
  • Recommend improvements for warehouse layout, slotting, storage utilization, and operational workflows
  • Support inventory governance, reporting, and process improvement initiatives
  • Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Production, Warehouse, Finance, and Operations teams

Qualifications:  

  • 7+ years of experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain optimization
  • Strong SAP or ERP system experience
  • Proven success improving inventory accuracy and reducing excess inventory
  • Experience within manufacturing and/or distribution environments
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience is a plus


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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