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Inventory Control Associate

Crate & Barrel
Chicago, IL, USAHybridFinance & AccountingEntry-Level$40,560 - $45,510Posted: today

About the role

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings beauty and quality to the modern home. Together, we achieve. Associates across our business drive results, innovate, and inspire. Drawn together by our shared values and passion for our customers and our brands, we deliver home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced, and bring timeless style and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

We’re here for it. We think you should be too.

As a crucial member of our team, the Inventory Control Associate plays a key role in maintaining the operational efficiency of our distribution centers. This role is responsible for overseeing, monitoring and validating inventory levels to ensure accuracy across departments and functions. This detail-oriented role is perfect for a curious problem-solver who is deeply committed to safety.

A day in the life as an Inventory Control Associate...

Primarily responsible for documenting inventory by recording additions, disbursements, adjustments, losses and removal of items

Prepares inventory reports

Maintains inventory operations by following policies and procedures and reports changes as needed

Ensures shipment and delivery time schedules are maintained

Investigates and corrects inventory discrepancies

Performs periodic review of inventory stock, recording quantity, type, and value of materials on hand

Cleans up and disposes boxes, packing material, and pallets, as well as general housekeeping of facility and specific product line areas

Rotates through different departments, as necessary, to meet the demands of the business

Participates in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position

Responsible for the safe operation of equipment to ensure no damage to merchandise, equipment, or facilities

Performs safety checks on lifts, reporting any damage prior to start and end of shift

Performs all routine equipment servicing including, but not limited to attaching a battery charger, replenishing fuel, and checking for safety of operations

Performs all job tasks assigned by the leadership staff to achieve and maintain daily productivity and quality goals

What you'll bring to the table...

Strong mathematical skills

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

High attention to detail

Possess a complete understanding of training and communication resources relevant to the position

Maintains an awareness of loss prevention, security and safety following the guidelines as outlined in the Company Code of Conduct and Associate Policy manuals

Computer literate including but not limited to Google Suite

Clerical, word processing, and/or office skills

English Language proficiency required

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

1+ years of related experience working with inventory control

1+ years experience operating power equipment

Demonstrated strong experience working with inventory control is highly preferred

Working experience in Warehouse Management System is preferred

Starting Rate: $19.50 - $21.88

Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.

Job ID R27510

Date posted 11/03/2026

Position Type Full Time , 1st ShiftApplyOur commitment to our associates is of the utmost importance. One of the reasons the company attracts such a diverse group of associates is that we offer a full menu of benefits that are relevant to their lives, both on and off the job. We are proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to support eligible part time and full time associates and their families, including:

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life insurance and Disability

Retirement and 401(k) match

Paid time off, wellness time and volunteer time

Merchandise discount and EAP resources

Tuition Reimbursement

Many of these benefits begin on day one, and extend to eligible dependents. To learn more about available benefits please click https://jobs.crateandbarrel.com/benefits

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate & Barrel, Crate & Kids, CB2 and Hudson Grace, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.

State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Applicant Privacy: For details about how the Company collects and uses your personal information, please see our Job Applicant Privacy & Communications Notice.

Questions? Please reach out to careers@crateandbarrel.com

Minimum requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of inventory control experience and power equipment operation
  • Strong math, problem-solving, attention to detail, and English proficiency
  • Computer literacy including Google Suite and clerical skills

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