Cycle Counter

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast RDC in Hartford, CT seeks a Finance position focused on cycle counting and inventory control. You will maintain quantity, type, and value records, research count discrepancies, and support the product recall process. The role also serves as Will-call Clerk on Saturdays and requires flexibility for shift rotations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• 1 year experience preferred.
• Inventory accuracy and cycle counting.
• Ability to write routine reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Lift/move up to 100 pounds; operate pallet handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity of physical counts via cycle counting.
• Cycle counts warehouse at least four times per year.
• Perform quality checks on date-sensitive and slow-moving items.
• Coordinate will-call orders when scheduled.
• Research causes of inventory discrepancies and weight variances.
• Support FIFO rotation and proper put-away/transfer processes.

Skills

Inventory management

Data entry

Communication

Report writing

English proficiency

Shift flexibility

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Hi-Rise forklift

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This is a Finance position responsible for performing cycle counts, compiling and maintaining records of quantity, type, and value of material, equipment, merchandise, and/or supplies stocked in the establishment and/or items to be returned. Researches root causes for count discrepancies. Performs quality checks and supports the product recall process. It also serves as Will-call Clerk on scheduled Saturdays.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure integrity of the physical count of the in-house inventory via cycle counting and other duties assigned
• Cycle counts the warehouse a minimum of four times a year, including all pick and reserve slots for discrepancies and product/packaging integrity issues
• Performs quality checks around date sensitive, slow-moving and obsolete items via interaction with merchandising.
• Performs recoup function.
• Research causes of weight variances, receiving/put away/letdown issues, and damaged product in the slots from warehouse moves
• Proactively checks FIFO (first-in-first-out) items for proper rotation
• Verify reserves are properly recorded and verify the count of each reserve pallet
• Verify the put-away and transfer process performed by the day and night personnel
• Initiate and document product transfer from the cooler to the freezer
• Review standard management reports and research causes of inventory shrink
• Coordinate will call orders when scheduled

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school degree or equivalent

Experience

• 1 year preferred

Professional Skills

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of an organization
• Must have exemplary listening skills to facilitate effective two-way communication
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to lift and move cases at a minimum of 70 pounds in weight up to 100 pounds.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Experience with fast pace work, physical labor, and flexible for shift rotations (days, nights, weekends) as business needs require.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Internal certification for operation of a pallet jack, forklift, and Hi-Rise forklift.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, reach, push, pull, squat, kneel, and lift and move up to 100 pounds repeatedly for periods of eight or more hours per day.
• Position requires the normal dexterity of hands and fingers to handle and feel objects, tools, and controls.
• Must have good vision and hearing i.e. understand verbal instructions, detect operating equipment, warning horns, intercom, etc.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures ranging from minus 10 degrees F to 85 degrees F or higher for periods of 8 hours or more per shift.
• Regularly works near moving mechanical apparatus and is regularly exposed to vibration.
• Constantly works in high traffic areas alongside forklifts, triple jacks, etc. fast-paced material handling the equipment.
• Could potentially be exposed to chemicals and dust.
• The noise level is usually loud.