Cycle Counter Warehouse Inventory

Sysco - Baraboo, WI

Full-time

Baraboo, WI

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Cycle Counter Warehouse Inventory position at Sysco Baraboo, LLC is a critical role within the supply chain and logistics sector, focusing on maintaining the integrity of inventory through systematic cycle counting. This finance-oriented position is responsible for performing cycle counts, compiling and maintaining records of the quantity, type, and value of materials, equipment, merchandise, and supplies stocked in the establishment. The role also involves researching root causes for count discrepancies, performing quality checks, and supporting the product recall process. The ideal candidate will work Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, ensuring that the business needs are met effectively. In this role, the Cycle Counter will ensure the accuracy of the physical count of in-house inventory through cycle counting and other assigned duties. Responsibilities include conducting a minimum of four cycle counts per year, addressing discrepancies, and ensuring product and packaging integrity. The Cycle Counter will also perform quality checks on date-sensitive, slow-moving, and obsolete items, collaborating with the merchandising team to recoup items as necessary. Additionally, the position requires researching causes of weight variances and issues related to receiving, put-away, and damaged products, as well as confirming that reserves are accurately recorded and counted. The Cycle Counter will also verify the put-away and transfer processes executed by both day and night personnel, initiate and document product transfers from the cooler to the freezer, and review standard management reports to investigate causes of inventory shrink. Coordination of will-call orders when scheduled is also part of the responsibilities. This position is essential for maintaining the operational efficiency of the warehouse and ensuring that inventory records are accurate and up-to-date.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the integrity of the physical count of the in-house inventory via cycle counting and other duties assigned.
• Cycle counts the warehouse a minimum of four times a year, including all pick and reserve slots for discrepancies and product/packaging integrity issues.
• Performs quality checks around date sensitive, slow-moving and obsolete items via interaction with Merchandising.
• Research causes of weight variances, receiving/put away/letdown issues, and damaged product in the slots from warehouse moves.
• Proactively checks First-in First-out (FIFO) items for proper rotation.
• Confirm reserves are properly recorded and verify the count of each reserve pallet.
• Verify the put-away and transfer process performed by the day and night personnel.
• Initiate and document product transfer from the cooler to the freezer.
• Review standard management reports and research causes of inventory shrink.
• Coordinate will call orders when scheduled.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• 1-year experience preferred.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of an organization.
• Exemplary listening skills to facilitate effective two-way communication.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.