Inventory Specialist: Cycle Counts, FIFO & Beer Perks

ASAHI BEER USA INC; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

PTO accrual

Employee beer on shift

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

ASAHI BEER USA INC / OCTOPI BREWING in Madison, WI seeks an Inventory Specialist to support the Inventory Manager in maintaining accurate stock across brewery and warehouse locations.

You will perform cycle counts, investigate variances, ensure FIFO, and work with Brewing, Packaging, Quality, Logistics, and Finance to keep our system aligned with physical inventories. This role is full-time, first shift.

Qualifications

• Practical understanding of inventory management, stock control, and warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of cycle counting, reconciliation, variance investigation, and FIFO.
• Experience with ERP or inventory systems emphasizing data accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled cycle counts, stock checks, and reconciliations for finished goods, raw materials, packaging, and staging stock.
• Enter inventory transactions, transfers, receipts, and adjustments accurately in SAP and warehouse system.
• Investigate variances and stock losses, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain FIFO and flag slow-moving or at-risk stock before write-offs.
• Reconcile materials after production runs and support month-end close with stock valuation checks.

Skills

Inventory management

Cycle counting

ERP systems

Data accuracy

Detail oriented

Communication

Education

Supply Chain/Logistics related education

Manufacturing/Food & Beverage knowledge

Tools

ERP systems

Warehouse management systems

Job description

ASAHI BEER USA INC / OCTOPI BREWING in Madison, WI seeks an Inventory Specialist to support the Inventory Manager in maintaining accurate stock across brewery and warehouse locations.

You will perform cycle counts, investigate variances, ensure FIFO, and work with Brewing, Packaging, Quality, Logistics, and Finance to keep our system aligned with physical inventories. This role is full-time, first shift.