Material Analyst Cycle Counter

Do you enjoy solving puzzles and making sure everything adds up perfectly
Are you passionate about accuracy and want to play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly Would you like to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment where your attention to detail directly impacts efficiency and success Do you thrive on identifying discrepancies and ensuring inventory integrity Then the manufacturing material analyst cycle counter role may be your next opportunity. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate inventory counts by conducting regular and systematic cycle counts of products and materials within our manufacturing site. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining inventory accuracy minimizing discrepancies and supporting efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cycle Counting: Perform scheduled and unscheduled cycle counts of products and materials based on a predetermined plan or as directed by the inventory control manager.
2. Inventory Verification: Physically count and verify the quantity of items on hand against the records in the ERP system. Identify and rectify any discrepancies.
3. Data Accuracy: Enter accurate count data into the inventory system and maintain documentation of cycle count activities results and corrective actions taken.
4. Root Cause Analysis: Collaborate with the inventory control teams to investigate the root causes of inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions to prevent future issues.
5. Process Improvement: Continuously seek ways to improve the cycle counting process streamline workflows and enhance overall inventory accuracy.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with warehouse personnel operations teams and other relevant departments to ensure accurate inventory counts and resolve discrepancies. Assist in the training of new employees on the proper use of inventory management transactions and procedures.
7. Audits: Assist in periodic audits and physical inventory counts ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
8. Quality Control: Monitor the quality and condition of inventory items identifying any damaged or expired items and reporting them to the appropriate parties. Execute the scrapping process for approved E&O disposal.
9. Put Away: Place all items staged in the put away area in the proper locations and record movement in the ERP system.
10. Root cause analysis-in depth analysis of physical and digital markers and locations reconciling inventory and ability to understand discrepancies produce solutions and understand the dollar associated with the actions taken.
11. Leading teams/project management- experience with teams and project management tasks. Accountability to upper-level management for results associated with deadlines.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in logistics supply chain or a related field is a plus.
• Forklift certified Stand up lift experience preferred.
• 3 years experience in inventory control cycle counting or warehouse operations preferred.
• Familiarity with inventory management software and systems (SAP preferred).
• Attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical stamina to perform regular counts including lifting and moving items as needed.
• Proficiency in using basic office software (e.g. Microsoft Excel Word).

Working Conditions: In this manufacturing environment the role involves frequent standing walking and lifting of inventory items. In the performance of these duties the wearing of appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) is required. The role may involve occasional overtime.

Who you are: You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You provide timely and helpful information to others across the organization. You seek ways to improve processes from small tweaks to complete reengineering.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social provide a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 401(k) tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.

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