Cycle Counter

Position Summary

The Cycle Counter is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of inventory through daily cycle counting, discrepancy investigation, and root cause analysis. This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting production flow, and minimizing material shortages or excess. The Cycle Counter partners closely with Operations, Shipping/Receiving, Production, and Accounting to identify issues, recommend corrective actions, and help prevent future discrepancies. All duties must be performed in compliance with safety, sanitation, and housekeeping standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily cycle counts of raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, scrap, and packaging across warehouse and production areas in accordance with Corporate Physical Inventory and Cycle Count policies.
• Accurately document and reconcile inventory discrepancies, conducting detailed research to determine root causes.
• Track, analyze, and trend cycle count results, sharing findings with management and accounting on a regular basis.
• Lead and support corrective actions to address systemic inventory issues and prevent reoccurrence.
• Monitor and analyze inventory transactions, including shipping, receiving, production usage, waste, scrap, returns, and internal material movements.
• Verify accuracy of inventory adjustments and explain inventory record corrections as required.
• Operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV) including forklifts and scissor lifts (certification required).
• Utilize RF scanning equipment for inventory transactions and counts; assist with training team members as needed.
• Support annual physical inventory and audit activities.
• Maintain organized and accurate electronic and written records.
• Collaborate respectfully and professionally with all departments to resolve inventory issues.
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and housekeeping standards at all times.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Coursework in Business, Accounting, Logistics, or Administration preferred

Experience & Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (ability to build, maintain, and analyze spreadsheets).
• Experience in using RF scanning equipment
• Forklift/tow motor / Powered Industrial Equipment experience preferred; scissor lift certification required or ability to obtain.
• Strong working knowledge of inventory processes and material flow within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyze inventory transactions including:
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Production usage and waste
  • Finished goods, work-in-process, raw materials
  • Scrap, returns, and inventory adjustments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and root causes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of mathematical accuracy.
• Proficient with 10-key and general math functions related to inventory and reporting.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and proper grammatical usage.

Other:

• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Relocation Eligible: Ineligible for Relocation

Disclaimers:

• The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
• It is the policy of Mactac that all employees are employed at the will of Mactac for an indefinite period and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, employees may terminate their employment at any time and for any reason.
• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.