Inventory Control & Cycle Count Specialist

FreshPoint, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

FreshPoint, Inc. is seeking a Finance position specialist to perform cycle counts and maintain inventory records for material, equipment, and merchandise. This role also covers quality checks and supporting the product recall process, with additional duties as Will-call Clerk on Saturdays.

The position requires strong reporting, communication, and numerical skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment and rotate shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Writes routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates.
• Inventory control and cycle counting with attention to shrink.
• Mathematical skills for unit conversions and counts.
• Proficient in English; able to read and write.
• Flexible to work days, nights, weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity of inventory counts via cycle counting and related duties.
• Cycle count warehouse items at least four times yearly, addressing discrepancies.
• Perform quality checks on date-sensitive, slow-moving, and obsolete items.
• Coordinate will-call orders on Saturdays.
• Investigate causes of weight variances and receiving/put-away issues.
• Verify proper rotation (FIFO) and readiness of reserves.
• Oversee put-away and transfers by day and night staff.
• Document product transfers from cooler to freezer.
• Review reports to identify shrink causes and security gaps.
• Assist during recalls and research inventory issues.

Skills

Report writing

Public speaking

Inventory control

Math skills

English proficiency

Shift flexibility

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Hi-Rise forklift

Job description

FreshPoint, Inc. is seeking a Finance position specialist to perform cycle counts and maintain inventory records for material, equipment, and merchandise. This role also covers quality checks and supporting the product recall process, with additional duties as Will-call Clerk on Saturdays.

The position requires strong reporting, communication, and numerical skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment and rotate shifts including weekends.