Inventory/Cycle Counter

Colonial Group; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Massachusetts is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to ensure accurate inventory records, manage cycle counts, and generate reports to improve inventory accuracy and location management.

Responsibilities include maintaining labeling, coordinating cycle counts, receiving goods, training staff, and operating forklift equipment to handle materials safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Strong inventory control and cycle count experience.
• WMS experience required.
• Forklift certification may be required.
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records and cycle counts.
• Assist in perpetual inventory development and implementation.
• Coordinate scheduled cycle counts and verify quantities.
• Ensure correct labeling and units of measure on all products.

Skills

Math skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Independence

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Forklift certification

Microsoft Office

Physical strength

Tools

WMS

Job description

Position Summary: Responsible for ensuring inventory control processes are accurately followed and reported. Accountable for analysis and reporting of all pertinent data to manage inventory accuracy, cycle counts process and warehouse locations. Conducts cycle counts, physical inventory, data entry, and report generation.

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records
• Assist in development and implementation of perpetual inventory
• Coordinates cycle counts as scheduled
• Ensure the correct use of units of measure and maintain proper labeling on all products
• Train personnel in necessary processes to ensure compliance
• Help with completing physical inventory as scheduled or as requested by management
• Compiles reports and analysis of inventory control results and activities
• Analyze inventory metrics and recommend improvements
• Maintain and evaluate databases and reports to support inventory control analysis and reporting
• Learn Canopy system and suggest needed reports
• Performs slot checks as requested to ensure alignment of systems and physical inventory
• Perform other projects as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area
• Operates indoor and heavy duty forklifts, stand up riders and other necessary warehouse equipment to properly handle materials being received, issued, stocked, and picked
• Receives delivered supplies, materials, and equipment; confirms that delivered goods match purchase order specifications of quantity, condition, model number, etc; completes all necessary paperwork for stock items received, and forwards to supervisor.
• Conducts weekly cycle counts of inventory.
• All other duties as assigned

About you:

• Excellent math, reading, communication (verbal and written) and problem solving/analytical skills. Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to handles multiple tasks
• Attention to detail, solid judgment and decision making skills
• Forklift certification may be required
• Microsoft Office platform
• Ability to lift/move up to 70 lbs solo or greater weights in a team lift
• Previous Warehouse Management (WMS) experience required

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