Cycle Count Specialist

SUMMARY

The Cycle Count Specialist is responsible for day-to-day cycle count activity including root cause analysis, printing, entering, and running daily and weekly reports. Cycle Count Specialists are also responsible to elevate any discrepancies according to our set standard of sign offs and are also an integral part of the physical inventory process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs and monitors product inventories and cycle count in the parts warehouse; and ensures materials align with the established lists and documents, maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy and integrity.

• Conducts inventory reviews and assessments, uses specific software to assess product inventories, measures and weighs products, maintains records, opens and re-packages shipments, organizes products according to procedures, locates lost materials, and reports inconsistent or damaged materials.

• Operates material handling equipment including forklifts, Drexel, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies.

• Operates large powered industrial equipment in tight and congested areas.

• Utilizing JDE and Excel on an intermediate level for data entry and running reports.

• Audits inventory for discrepancies and makes necessary corrections to inventory count.

• Backs up other Cycle Count Specialists as needed.

OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of safety/quality practices and expectations.

• Ability to do intermediate administrative work (i.e., filing, organization, etc.).

• Basic of basic computer skills (i.e., email, data entry, etc.).

• Intermediate knowledge of JDE and Excel.

• Ability to effectively communicate to team members across multiple departments.

• Skill in problem solving at an intermediate level.

• Ability to successfully pass written and driving forklift testing to become a certified forklift driver.

• Previous inventory auditing and counting experience.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school education or any equivalent combination of training and experience

• Basic reading and math

PREFERRED:

• Minimum of 3 months experience.

• Forklift experience (Stand up/Sit down), Drexel experience.

• Ability to conduct physical inventory.

• Ability to read blueprints and work instructions.

• Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing techniques including: 5S, FIFO and Kanban processes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Description

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed and may require walking primarily on a level surface for a significant amount of the day (>8 hours). This position requires frequent reaching with occasional reaching above shoulder heights. May be occasionally required to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required.

This position may also require excellent eyesight to identify colors, depth, and dimension in the day-to-day work of a Cycle County Specialist.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The primary work environment provides for co-worker interactions, ambient room temperature, excellent lighting, and traditional assembly line production equipment as found in a typical manufacturing environment. The area is free from oils and other disagreeable elements. Certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as respirators, gloves, and mandatory hearing protection. Safety glasses and closed toed and closed heel shoes are required in all manufacturing areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

NOTE: The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job. Individuals must possess these minimum qualifications or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills and abilities.

The job description may be supported by additional records.

DISCLAIMER

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested in the course of employment. Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to perform this job successfully; the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitude to perform each duty proficiently. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship. The Company reserves the right to change the requirements of the position to meet the changing needs of the Company. Changes may include, but are not limited to, the essential duties and the qualification required for the position.

Bergstrom Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.