Cycle Counter

Ecolab; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab in Bedford Park, IL is seeking a Warehouse Inventory Associate to perform cycle counts, reconcile variances, and run daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports. You will verify production sheets, manage old material, coordinate physical inventories, and help with SAP transactions.

This role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM schedule, with a pay rate of $24 per hour. Experience in inventory control and knowledge of SAP are highly valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in supply chain, inventory management, logistics, production, or warehouse setting.
• Forklift certification required.
• Immigration sponsorship not offered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Complete cycle counts and reconciliations.
• Run various reports daily, weekly, and monthly (morning production, cycle counting, monthly variance).
• Audit production sheets and inventory documents for accuracy.
• Manage off-spec/old material, disposal, and scrapping; track disposition.
• Coordinate and lead physical inventories.
• Support sampling from Materials Control.
• Review label stock for accuracy and stock levels.
• Track pallet counts and order pallets when needed.
• Assist in daily labeling, counting, planning, and related tasks.
• Manage virtual inventories and shipments in SAP; audit receipts in SAP; train on SAP transactions.
• Play active role in WMS implementation and sustainment.
• Follow safety and plant procedures; perform other duties.

Skills

Forklift certification

Cycle counting

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in supply chain operations or related field

Tools

SAP

Inventory systems

Excel

Power BI

Job description

• Complete cycle counts and reconciliations
• Run various reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis including morning production reports, weekly cycle counting reports, and monthly variance reports
• Conduct audits on production sheets and other pertinent inventory documents to verify accuracy
• Manage off-spec and old material to ensure proper work-off or disposal of material, conduct scrapping of materials, and track the disposition purpose
• Coordinate and lead physical inventories
• Help with sampling efforts from the Materials Control side
• Count and review label stock to ensure proper stock
• Keep track of pallet counts and order pallets when needed
• Assist in daily activities including labeling, counting, planning, etc. as needed.
• Manage virtual inventories and shipments in SAP, audit production receipts and receiving amounts to verify accuracy in SAP, clear SAP error logs, and train personnel on SAP transactions including inventory and warehouse management systems.
• Active role in the WMS implementation and sustainment of the system
• Follow all safety and plant procedures and policies
• Other duties as assigned
• Work week and shift: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (flexibility is a must)
• Compensation offered: $24.00/hour

Job Description

• Complete cycle counts and reconciliations
• Run various reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis including morning production reports, weekly cycle counting reports, and monthly variance reports
• Conduct audits on production sheets and other pertinent inventory documents to verify accuracy
• Manage off-spec and old material to ensure proper work-off or disposal of material, conduct scrapping of materials, and track the disposition purpose
• Coordinate and lead physical inventories
• Help with sampling efforts from the Materials Control side
• Count and review label stock to ensure proper stock
• Keep track of pallet counts and order pallets when needed
• Assist in daily activities including labeling, counting, planning, etc. as needed.
• Manage virtual inventories and shipments in SAP, audit production receipts and receiving amounts to verify accuracy in SAP, clear SAP error logs, and train personnel on SAP transactions including inventory and warehouse management systems.
• Active role in the WMS implementation and sustainment of the system
• Follow all safety and plant procedures and policies
• Other duties as assigned

Position Details

• Plant location: Bedford Park, IL (Clearing)
• Work week and shift: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (flexibility is a must)
• Compensation offered: $24.00/hour

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• 1 year of experience working in supply chain, inventory management, logistics, production, or warehouse setting
• Forklift certification
• Immigration sponsorship not offered for this role

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift/carry 50lbs
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in supply chain operations or related field
• Knowledge of SAP or inventory systems
• Excel and Power BI experience
• 3+ years of cycle counting experience

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $48,800.00 - $73,300.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve our best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affimitive Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.