Cycle Counter

ecolab; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Pension

Job summary

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is seeking an Inventory Cycle Counter at our Bedford Park, IL facility. You will perform cycle counts, reconciliations, audits, and manage SAP transactions to ensure accurate inventory records and proper material disposition.

This role supports WMS implementation and daily material handling, with a Monday–Friday schedule in a clean, safety-focused plant environment. Strong SAP and Excel skills are valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of Inventory Management or Supply Chain experience.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain operations or related field preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete cycle counts and reconciliations.
• Run reports daily, weekly, and monthly (production, cycle counting, variance).
• Audit production sheets and inventory documents for accuracy.
• Manage off-spec materials and disposition tracking.
• Coordinate and lead physical inventories.
• Assist in daily activities such as labeling, counting, planning.
• Manage virtual inventories and shipments in SAP; audit receipts and SAP errors.

Skills

Inventory management

Cycle counting

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

Forklift operation

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain operations or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career? Join Ecolab's team and help create a world in which we all thrive.

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is seeking to fill an Inventory Cycle Counter role in our manufacturing facility located in Bedford Park, IL. You will be responsible for accurate material handling, inventory tracking, and cycle count functions.

What You Will Do:

• 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, 8:00AM to 4:30PM

Some flexibility in schedule required for this role

Compensation offered: $24.00/hour

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent

2 years of Inventory Management or Supply Chain experience

No immigration sponsorship is offered for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in supply chain operations or related field

SAP experience

Forklift experience

Excel and Power BI experience

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift/carry 50lbs

Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability.

What's in it For You:

Starting on Day 1 : Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!

The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments

The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth

The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

About Ecolab:

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

The pay rate for this role is $24.00 per hour. 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

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• accident insurance
• critical illness insurance
• hospital indemnity insurance
• auto insurance
• home insurance
• pet insurance
• identity theft protection
• short-term and long-term disability
• 401k
• pension plans
• retirement health care benefits
• short-term incentives
• vacation (12 days)
• holidays
• parental leave
• employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates)
• discount on day care services and caregiver services
• adoption assistance
• group legal services
• employee assistance program
• employee discount program
• and education assistance program
• on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations.

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