Cycle Counting & Inventory Control Specialist

Sportech; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sportech, located in Elk River, MN, is hiring for an Inventory Control role focused on cycle counting and material handling. This full-time position requires accurate counting, forklift certification, and the ability to work with Epicor to update records.

The role supports inventory integrity across raw materials, WIP, and stock, and collaborates with manufacturing teams to drive improvements. Benefits and competitive pay are provided, with pay based on position and market data.

Qualifications

• Associate degree strongly preferred.
• Requires high school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year or more of relevant experience.
• Forklift training and certification required.
• Ability to lift and perform other physically demanding tasks associated with material handling and receiving.
• Accurate counting skills.
• Some computer skills.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships with team members.
• Ability to lead small groups and provide work direction.

Responsibilities

• Leads the day-to-day cycle counting activities to ensure that current counts are being completed while improvements are being made.
• Generates cycle count lists of materials to count on a daily basis.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies as they arise and escal and adjust inventory as needed.
• Physically counts or leads the count of each product and/or location as necessary to fulfill cycle count program requirements.
• Determines method of inventory correction.
• Enter data through Epicor to update the inventory records in the computer.
• Assists in the training of staff in the methods of cycle counting and inventory transactions.
• Be a change agent and drive inventory accuracy throughout the manufacturing operations.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and decision making.
• Assures a safe working environment for all employees, emphasizing prevention of potential problems and hazardous conditions.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area following 5S procedures and practices.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Accurate counting

Collaboration & relationships

Leadership of small groups

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Sportech, located in Elk River, MN, is hiring for an Inventory Control role focused on cycle counting and material handling. This full-time position requires accurate counting, forklift certification, and the ability to work with Epicor to update records.

The role supports inventory integrity across raw materials, WIP, and stock, and collaborates with manufacturing teams to drive improvements. Benefits and competitive pay are provided, with pay based on position and market data.