Cycle Counter - USBL - US

Sysco Corp.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corp. in Nashville is seeking an Inventory/Will-call Clerk responsible for cycle counts, maintaining stock records, and researching discrepancies. The role supports quality checks and the product recall process, and also serves as the Will-call Clerk on scheduled Saturdays.

The position requires a high school diploma, about a year of warehousing experience, and strong math as well as written and verbal communication skills. English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• About 1 year of experience in warehousing or inventory is preferred.
• Strong math and numerical reasoning skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory integrity through cycle counts of in-house stock.
• Perform cycle counts at least four times per year for all slots and discrepancies.
• Conduct quality checks on date sensitive, slow-moving, and obsolete items; investigate issues.
• Research weight variances and issues with receiving/put away/letdown movements.
• Monitor FIFO rotation and verify reserves are correctly counted.
• Coordinate will-call orders on Saturdays.
• Review management reports and investigate inventory shrink causes.
• Verify put-away and transfer processes performed by day and night personnel.

Skills

Report writing

Public speaking

Listening skills

Numerical/computation

Verbal communication

Written communication

English literacy

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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. Also serves as Will-call Clerk on scheduled Saturdays.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the 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 First-in First-out (FIFO) items for proper rotation.
• Confirm 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 experience preferred.

Professional Skills

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of an organization.
• Must have exemplary listening skills to facilitate effective two- way communication.
• Can add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions