What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Specialist / Cycle Counter position at ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems?
You are offered: 120 hours PTO, Paid Holidays, Quarterly Bonus, 401k, Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision insurances, Life insurance (Company paid), Disability insurance (Company paid), Tuition Program, FSA, Employee Assistance Program, Anniversary Awards, Employee Perks, and more.
Work schedule: 7:00AM to 3:30PM, Monday to Friday, occasionally overtime.
Position Description
In this role, you will be responsible for performing the daily cycle counting processes to ensure the accuracy of inventory levels and maintain stock integrity. The ideal candidate will be proactive, have a strong understanding of inventory systems, and can identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
Major Areas of Responsibility: Major areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:
Requirements and qualifications: This position requires the following essential knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily fulfil the role:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to lift up to 50 pounds as necessary and sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Exposure to intermediate/loud noise is expected when working in the manufacturing environment.
Work schedule: 7:00AM to 3:30PM, Monday to Friday, occasionally overtime.
Position Description
In this role, you will be responsible for performing the daily cycle counting processes to ensure the accuracy of inventory levels and maintain stock integrity. The ideal candidate will be proactive, have a strong understanding of inventory systems, and can identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
Major Areas of Responsibility: Major areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:
- Safety minded in all work activities; suggest and recommend safety initiatives; commitment to safe work habits, maintaining work are organized aligned with 5S.
- Perform regular cycle counts of inventory, ensuring that all items are accurately tracked, logged, and recorded.
- Monitor and reconcile any discrepancies between physical inventory counts and system records.
- Analyze inventory data to identify trends, discrepancies, and potential areas of improvement in inventory management.
- Collaborate with warehouse and purchasing teams to ensure inventory accuracy, and resolve issues related to stock discrepancies.
- Assist in the preparation and execution of annual or periodic physical inventory audits.
- Ensure proper labeling and organization of all stock items to facilitate easy retrieval and accurate counting.
- Maintain inventory records and prepare reports on stock levels, discrepancies, and cycle count results.
- Identify and recommend process improvements to reduce inventory errors and increase operational efficiency.
- Operate forklift to organize materials by loading and unloading from/to trucks, racks, and carts, occasionally by hands.
- Maintain and repair pallets or other equipment by using power tools including general assembly as necessary.
- Assist in the development and enforcement of best practices for inventory management.
- Investigate and report inventory discrepancies, working with relevant departments to ensure resolution.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and safety regulations in all inventory management tasks.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications: This position requires the following essential knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily fulfil the role:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proven experience (1-3 years) in inventory management or similar roles, preferably in a warehouse or distribution environment.
- Proven forklift experience (Sit-down and Stand-up)
- Strong understanding of inventory control processes, including cycle counting and reconciliation.
- Proficient in using inventory management software (ERP systems) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Must be a team player and must be willing to cross-train across different production lines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lift and move inventory items as necessary, complying with safety standards.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong understanding of inventory best practices and an ability to improve existing systems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to lift up to 50 pounds as necessary and sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Exposure to intermediate/loud noise is expected when working in the manufacturing environment.
