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For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Inventory Control Coordinator, 3rd Shift

Work Location: Chicago

Position requires ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs.

Want to make an impact?

The Inventory Control Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring accurate inventory management and control within a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include conducting daily inventory operations, maintaining system accuracy, and supporting process improvements through data-driven analysis. Key areas of focus include monitoring material usage variances, executing cycle counts and adjustments, generating inventory performance reports, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Ways you will make a difference

Create and maintain detailed inventory reports, including counts, discrepancies, and trend analysis

Analyze and report inventory data to management, offering insights and recommendations for improvement

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve inventory and production discrepancies and support production schedules

Maintain accurate inventory records in SAP and Warehouse Management (WM) systems

Ensure correct allocation of inventory to production orders and work centers, supporting operational efficiency

Participate in root-cause investigations for inventory differences, drive corrective action, and verify follow-through

Coach internal employees to use SAP

Support internal and external audits by providing documentation

Contribute to cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives

Skills that will make you successful

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Excellent communication skills with a collaborative mindset

Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy

Experiences that will support your success

1-3 years of experience in inventory, supply chain, or operations analysis, preferably in a manufacturing or CPG environment

Experience with SAP or related ERP systems and inventory control tool

Exposure to Microsoft Office Suite

Hands-on experience with inventory management systems

Proven experience in inventory tracking, data analysis, and variance resolution

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

$26 hourly

Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago