The Inventory Cycle Counter plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of warehouse operations by leading inventory cycle counts and monitoring material movements. Acting as the site’s "Purveyor of Inventory," this individual ensures precise tracking and accountability of all items, driving a culture of accuracy and operational excellence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
- Ensures inventory accuracy by verifying warehouse locations and material balances
- Conducts physical counts and compare results to system records to maintain alignment
- Investigates inventory discrepancies through root cause analysis and drive timely resolutions
- Escalates discrepancies exceeding quantity and value thresholds to the supervisor for review
- Identifies and reports damaged products or hazardous conditions within the warehouse to leadership
- Safely and effectively operates all power equipment, including but not limited to Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs), electric/manual pallet jacks, and scissor lifts, supporting Whisker’s Zero-Incident Safety Culture
- Maintains a strong commitment to safety practices at all times while on Whisker property
- Actively participates in daily and weekly department meetings to drive continuous improvement
- Supports continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance inventory accuracy and warehouse efficiency
- Collaborates closely with warehouse, inventory, and operations teams to ensure smooth material flow and system integrity
- Utilizes warehouse management systems (WMS) and reporting tools to record counts and discrepancies accurately
- Adheres to company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and compliance requirements related to inventory and safety
- Assists in preparing inventory reports and cycle count metrics for leadership review
- Performs additional duties and special assignments as needed to support warehouse operations
