Inventory Control Lead (SAP) – Cycle Count Expert

Xylem; Thomasville (GA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay ($23–$26/hr)

PTO & Holidays

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Career progression

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Employee discount

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Senior Material Support in Thomasville, GA to act as the facility's inventory control expert. You will lead cycle counts, resolve discrepancies, and ensure ERP/SAP accuracy to keep materials flowing for production and fulfillment.

The role requires 3+ years in inventory control or warehouse operations, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication. You will partner with Production, Planning, Operations, and Customer Service to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, logistics, cycle counting, or material support.
• Experience leading or participating in formal cycle count programs.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience performing inventory reconciliations and discrepancy investigations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to accurately manage detailed inventory transactions and documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute daily, weekly, monthly, and annual cycle count programs.
• Perform cycle counts, recounts, physical inventories, and audits.
• Investigate count variances and identify root causes of discrepancies.
• Reconcile inventory differences between counts and ERP/SAP records.
• Monitor inventory accuracy for raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and locations.
• Review inventory transactions and implement corrective actions.
• Process and verify inventory transactions in SAP/ERP (receipts, issues, transfers, returns, adjustments).
• Ensure movements are recorded and documented.
• Support order closure activities and maintain transaction compliance.
• Generate reports and analyze data to aid decisions.
• Maintain warehouse location accuracy and material flow.
• Assist with receiving, shipping, and prioritizing outbound shipments.
• Troubleshoot material flow issues affecting production or shipments.
• Collaborate with production, planning, operations, shipping, receiving, and customer service.

Skills

Inventory control

Cycle counting

ERP systems (SAP)

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Xylem is seeking a Senior Material Support in Thomasville, GA to act as the facility's inventory control expert. You will lead cycle counts, resolve discrepancies, and ensure ERP/SAP accuracy to keep materials flowing for production and fulfillment.

The role requires 3+ years in inventory control or warehouse operations, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication. You will partner with Production, Planning, Operations, and Customer Service to drive continuous improvement.