Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The Inventory Clerk will generate cycle count batches daily, and provide direction to the Inventory Cycle Counter(s). This position will review and analyze completed cycle count batches and research discrepancies, and perform correcting adjustments, as necessary. The Clerk will perform physical counts of materials and finished goods on a daily basis based on the ABC reporting structure. The Clerk will verify, compare and document actual counts against system quantities and perform physical location verification audit against the system location. This position will verify, compare and correct, and document the result as well as execute destruction of material based on approved list. The Clerk will also serve as backup for the Inventory Supervisor. Major Duties:
- Generate cycle count batches daily. Review, analyze, and research completed batches.
- Perform correcting adjustments for discrepancies, as necessary.
- Obtain required approvals based on dollar value of adjustments to be performed.
- Physical counting of materials and finished goods on a daily basis utilizing the Radio Frequency unit and an order picker forklift. Two basic programs will be utilized; cycle count program and location verification program.
- Respond to any request from Distribution, Customization and Customer Service regarding inventory discrepancies.
- Follow cycle counting procedures to complete daily task and achieve daily standard of counts per hour.
- Perform other inventory related activities as directed to maintain and improve overall inventory accuracy.
- Maintain a clean warehouse by correcting all unsafe locations that are cycle counted. Example: part carton label placement, stair stepping pallet, excess pallet wrap, bad or missing LP and bad or broken pallets.
- Execute Finance, Supply Chain and Customer Service requirements as related to inventory destructs and order cancellations.
Skills / Competencies:
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Minimum of two years related experience in Inventory, Warehousing and Distribution.
- 1 year of extensive forklift operation (preferably using a stand order picker), with an excellent safety record in the operation of material handling equipment.
- Must be a methodical, self-starter with exceptional communication skills, and advanced math skills.
- Strong deductive reasoning and analytical skills.
- Must be proficient in Excel, Word & Outlook as well as JDE & DSI.
- Must have organized and accurate work habits.
- Must be a team player, willing to rotate between warehouse as a driver and the office.
- Ability to safely operate a forklift & order picker - Qualified forklift operator.
- Must be able to do a substantial amount of lifting. The average weight is 10-15 lbs with occasional lifting of 35-50 lbs.
- Must be able to work and stand on feet all day. Job sometimes requires working in awkward positions at a substantial distance from the floor.
- Must be willing to travel to outside facilities to perform cycle counts.
- BI experience in creating reporting or queries desired.