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Inventory Control Team Leader 

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  • Joliet, Illinois, United States
  • Logistics & Supply Chain
  • Full time

Job Description

  • Job ID: 323684

  • Date posted: 17/12/2025

    • Why we will love you

    You care about making a positive impact in the world. A warehouse job at IKEA is so much more than moving things from A to B. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share your uniqueness.

    JOB TYPE: Perm, Salary Exempt
    BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes
    HOURS: Open availability
    The pay range for this role is $62158-$89950

    Closing date on or around 12/24/2025

    What you'll be doing day to day

    As an Inventory Control Supervisor, responsible for leading the inventory control process for the Distribution / Customer Fulfillment Center, you will:

    • Work according to Enterprise Resource Planning ISAG inventory guidelines to maintain the integrity of the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and compliance with reporting requirements.
    • Contribute to the unit business plan by ensuring inventory differences are discussed with the relevant stakeholders and follow up that action has been taken.
    • Ensure reporting requirements for gross inventory adjustments are completed accurately and per the time schedule.
    • Contributing to the development of co-workers and future IKEA leaders by upholding a work environment of employee recognition and effective feedback when needed.
    • Collaborate across functions to ensure an understanding of the inventory control processes.
    • Supports unit quality, safety, and productivity efforts as a strategic operational partner.
    • Contribute to an environment where IKEA culture is strong and embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers.

    Together as a team

    We’re the team behind the scenes that make the IKEA products available to the many people. As a diverse mix of co-workers we use our supply process expertise to balance range and space capacity with forecasting and ordering to provide customers with high availability while minimizing costs. If you’ve wonder who’s responsible for finding effective and efficient ways of picking up the products for our customers, that’s us. We’re passionate about working together to improve the customer experience at IKEA!

    Apply now!

    At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That’s why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to ​help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!
    • Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
    • WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
    • Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
    • KinderCare tuition discount  
    • Retirement and bonus plans
    • Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
    • Pet insurance program
    • Education assistance and learning programs
    • Safety shoe reimbursement
    • 24/7 telehealth visits
    • Dental and vision plans
    • Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
    • A fun and inclusive work environment

    Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. The successful candidate may be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    1 to 3 years of leadership experience.
    Pro-active and analytical problem solving.
    High level of analytical and numerical skills.
    Able to communicate inventory analysis in a way that can be understood by all.

    Requirements

    Ability to lift, sit, stand, and walk for length of shift.
    Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
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