About the role#
The Inventory Control Co-op will gain hands-on experience supporting inventory accuracy, material management, and operational excellence. You will work closely with Inventory Control, Warehouse, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to analyze data, support physical inventory activities, and drive process improvements. This role is for students interested in supply chain, operations, manufacturing, and data analytics who want to apply classroom knowledge to real-world business challenges.
What you'll do#
- Support inventory control activities to ensure accuracy and compliance with established processes.
- Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, inventory reconciliations, and root cause analysis for discrepancies.
- Analyze inventory trends, transaction data, and operational metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs that support inventory management and operational decision-making.
- Partner with the Shift Manager to support daily inventory control operations and drive execution of inventory-related initiatives.
- Provide leadership through influence by helping coordinate activities, communicating priorities, and supporting team members.
- Assist with training, documentation, and communication of inventory control procedures and best practices.
- Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Production, Warehouse, and Quality teams to resolve inventory-related issues.
- Use SAP, WMS, Excel, Power BI, and other tools to analyze and manage inventory data.
- Identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements to enhance productivity and operational performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives through data collection, analysis, reporting, and implementation of corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety requirements, and quality standards.
What you'll need#
- Current status as a rising junior pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics Management, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
- Experience analyzing data and identifying trends or process improvement opportunities.
- Familiarity with Power BI, SAP, WMS, or ERP systems is preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead through influence and work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and a willingness to take ownership of projects.
Location & details#
- Location: Florence, Kentucky.
- Term: January 11, 2027, through April 29, 2027.
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, first shift.
- Work modality: On-site.
About Jabil
Jabil is a manufacturing and engineering services company founded in 1966. It provides supply chain, design, and production solutions for brands in sectors like healthcare, automotive, and telecommunications. The company operates from its headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida. It maintains a global network of over 100 sites and employs more than 63,000 people.
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