Inventory/Cycle Counter

The Chefs’ Warehouse; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chefs’ Warehouse in New Bedford, MA is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to ensure accurate records, coordinate cycle counts, and manage warehouse locations and labeling.

Responsibilities include data entry and report generation, Canopy system familiarity, forklift operation, safety and cleanliness, and training teammates to follow perpetual inventory processes.

Qualifications

• Strong math, reading, and analytical skills.
• Experience with inventory control and cycle counts.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and operate forklift.
• Warehouse experience with WMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records.
• Coordinate cycle counts as scheduled.
• Ensure proper labeling and units of measure.
• Enter data and generate reports.
• Operate forklift and other warehouse equipment.
• Receive goods and verify against purchase orders.
• Train staff on inventory processes.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Support perpetual inventory improvements.

Skills

Inventory management

Data analysis

Forklift operation

MS Office

WMS experience

Tools

Canopy system

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.