What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Cycle Counter position at Astec Industries?
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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The primary responsibility of the position is to ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counting of inventories, reporting discrepancies, and posting approved cycle counts, consistent with good business practices. Must retain proper records that support the counts and maintain reports which verify the timeliness and scope of the counts.
Key Activities & Responsibilities
- Conduct scheduled physical counts of inventoried material in specific areas of the company and generates count reports.
- Reconcile result of physical counts with system records.
- Determine root cause of count variances (i.e. material pulled by line and not recorded, material handling transfer error, bill of material inaccuracy, etc.) and proactively collaborate with other departments to remediate the issue and prohibit future occurrences
- Post vetted cycle count adjustments in ERP system.
- Independently analyze count variances and propose plans for rectification.
- Essential role in the preparation for and execution of yearly physical inventory counts.
- Prepare cumulative inventory adjustment reports and other data as required by Accounting, Material Planners, Supply Chain, etc.
- Determines causes of variances between computer records and physical counts, such as data entry errors, EC rule errors or worker errors due to removing inventory without notation.
- Must be able to work effectively with other departments on problem resolution.
- Must be able to work independently with very little assistance.
- Ability to perform all job duties with accuracy and completeness.
To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 0-2 years of experience required.
- Physical inventory and cycle counting experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel).
- Epicor or Oracle ERP system experience
- Utilize RF equipment to perform necessary product moves in the system.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs., walk and stand for long periods of time
- Ability to formulate solutions and resolve issues in a timely matter
- Must be able to count, multiply and divide
- Excellent interpersonal skills in building cross-functional partnerships
- Forklift experience
Supervisor and Leadership Expectations
- None
Our Culture and Values
Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.
- Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
- Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
- Respect for all individuals
- Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
- Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success
Travel Requirements: 0% of travel, regional, international
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manufacturing Environment
Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
