Inventory Warehouse Specialist

As a member of the ShipBob Team, you will... 

• Grow with an Ownership Mindset: We champion continuous learning and proactive innovation. Team members are encouraged to identify challenges and take ownership of initiatives that drive merchant, company and personal growth. By tackling complex problems and exploring creative solutions, you won’t just follow a playbook, you’ll be actively building the future of ShipBob.
• Collaborate with Peers and Leaders Alike: ShipBob values collaboration and support, where team members and leaders alike are committed to helping each other succeed. We all set high standards and understand the importance of transparency at all levels. We’ve created an environment where trust, open communication, and mutual respect motivate our teams to reach new heights.
• Experience a High-Performance Culture and Clear Purpose: Our commitment to delivering results creates a goal-driven, high-performance culture where everyone is empowered to contribute to our mission with a clear understanding of their direct impact and accountability. We measure success in tangible ways, allowing each team member to see the positive outcomes of their work and celebrate shared victories.

Location: 204 W Boombah Blvd. Yorkville, IL 60560

Compensation: $24/hour 

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm CST

Role Description: 

The Onsite Merchant Support Specialist helps to monitor and complete inventory control related activities for all ShipBob merchants at our partner fulfillment centers. As the sole ShipBob representative onsite, they partner directly with leadership and associates to resolve any merchant concerns or requests. At ShipBob, it is imperative to provide a great merchant experience while supporting our fulfillment center partners and developing scalable operations. This role will report to the OSS Area Manager.

What you’ll do: 

• Run daily cycle counting and inventory control processes according to written SOP’s utilizing partner resources.  
• Investigate inventory discrepancies reported by the Merchant Support team and report significant discrepancies to the OSS Area Manager and the Operations Manager onsite. 
• Perform physical location checks to ensure quality and reconcile inventory variances within a 24-hour SLA. 
• Determine root cause of inventory adjustments and lead efforts to correct. 
• Perform audits or other actions requested by merchants within the site. 
• Respond and resolve merchant facing requests via ticketing system around inventory related issues within 2-hour SLA. 
  
• Vocalize concerns around inventory practices to OSS Area Manager and site leadership helping to identify areas of opportunity in day-to-day processes. 
• Communicate updates and relay important operational information about merchants directly to OSS Area Manager. 
• Share weekly performance reports during business review with leaders from partner fulfillment center. 
• Comply with all food safety and compliance policies and regulations. 
• Other duties/responsibilities as necessary. 

What you’ll bring to the table: 

• 2+ years of experience with ICQA processes in a 3PL or warehousing environment. 
• Proficiency with Warehouse Management System software. 
• Experience using an RF Scanner preferred. 
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision on-site. 
• Possesses effective written and verbal communication skills; displays reading comprehension skills. Experience communicating directly with customers or vendors preferred. 
• Excellent time-management and prioritization skills. 
• Excellent attention to detail. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to maintain a professional demeanor. 
• Shows the ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions and solve problems quickly. 
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. without any health limitations. 
• Able to stand and walk continuously during and up to an 8-10 hour shift. 
• Able to bend, stoop, reach above, and push/pull frequently. 

Perks & Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Basic Life Insurance 
• 401K Match 
• Weekly paycheck with paid overtime eligibility  
• Pay Progression Program 
• Paid Time Off & Sick Time Off 
• Comprehensive Benefits Package >>> https://www.shipbob.com/careers/  
• See Our High-Performing Culture >>> Check us out on Instagram (@lifeatshipbob) 

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. 

About You: 

The work we do at ShipBob is both challenging and rigorous, which means our environment isn’t the right fit for everyone, and that’s okay. We welcome energetic high performers who thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, results-driven environment. We value individuals who embrace accountability and humility, push boundaries, and are motivated by challenging work. Every team member, no matter their role or tenure, is expected to roll up their sleeves and tackle the complex problems we face in today’s global supply chain. 

Learn more about our core values and how we perform at a high level in our day-to-day work on our Culture page (https://www.shipbob.com/careers/culture/).

About Us:  

ShipBob is a leading global supply chain and fulfillment technology platform designed for SMB and Mid-Market ecommerce merchants to provide them access to best-in-class capabilities and to deliver a delightful shopper experience. Merchants can outsource their entire fulfillment operations, utilize ShipBob’s proprietary warehouse management system for in-house fulfillment, or take advantage of a hybrid solution across ShipBob’s dozens of fulfillment center network in the United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. ShipBob is backed by leading investors like Menlo Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, Hyde Park Venture Partners, and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and is one of the fastest-growing tech companies headquartered in Chicago. 

ShipBob provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 
 
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.