What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cycle Counter position at BESTAFF?
Job Title: Cycle Counter
Company: BESTAFF
Department: Warehouse / Inventory Control
Department: Warehouse / Inventory Control
Day Shift: 7a-3:30PM
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
Experience
- 2–4 years of experience in a warehouse or inventory control environment
- Strong working knowledge of cycle counting, inventory accuracy, and material control
Computer / Software Skills
- Windows operating systems
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Job Scope / Summary
The Cycle Counter II is responsible for maintaining 100% inventory accuracy through precise cycle counting, transaction processing, and material reporting. This role supports Warehouse and Production teams by locating materials, managing inventory transactions, and ensuring data integrity across WMS and ERP systems. The position also assists Inventory and Warehouse leadership in maintaining high standards of inventory control and documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, perform, and monitor cycle counts and related inventory transactions
- Ensure 100% accurate data entry and physical inventory counts
- Maintain overall inventory accuracy across the warehouse
- Assist Warehouse and Production teams in locating materials
- Support the Inventory Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor, Distribution Manager, and Inventory Analyst with inventory management activities
- Manage entry-level data entry clerks as assigned
- Ensure product integrity by verifying materials against documentation
- Evaluate count accuracy through measuring, weighing, opening/repackaging cartons, and organizing materials per procedures
- Match items (color, size, quantity) to WMS records
- Support cycle counts and physical inventories
- Generate cycle count reports and perform backup data entry as needed
- Monitor and manage daily inventory transactions for accuracy
- Oversee ERP transactions including First Issue, RTS, MTs, WIP, and Manual Shipments
- Manage and monitor SHIP locations, inventory, and lot control
- Identify and resolve negative inventory balances daily
- Maintain accurate and organized warehouse documentation
- Support warehouse leadership in maintaining high warehouse management standards
- Maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization
- Support Inventory Control and Quality Assurance efforts in controlling material flow
- Perform daily tasks with consideration for waste minimization and environmental impact
- Adhere to environmental policies and support the Environmental Management System (EMS)
- Report accidents, nonconformities, or environmental concerns to leadership and through CAPA when required
- Provide suggestions for continuous improvement
- Perform other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
- Ability to move freely throughout the facility
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
- Excellent eyesight required
- Ability to work extensively with computers and phones
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