Inventory Specialist - Cycle Counter

Employer description

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts of inventory. • Verify physical inventory quantities against inventory management system records. • Identify, document, and investigate inventory discrepancies, shortages, overages, and damaged materials. • Perform recounts as necessary to validate inventory accuracy. • Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure all counts are completed according to established schedules. • Assist with annual physical inventories and inventory audits. • Research inventory discrepancies and identify potential root causes. • Review inventory transactions, including receipts, transfers, shipments, and returns. • Assist in requested administrative functions as well as integrity of JDE and EBS data • Prepare and maintain cycle count reports, discrepancy logs, and inventory accuracy records. • Recommend improvements to inventory control procedures to reduce recurring discrepancies. • Coordinate with planning and warehouse supervisor to resolve inventory issues. • Process approved inventory adjustments in accordance with company policies and authorization requirements. • Verify correct product identification, part numbers, quantities, and storage locations. • Ensure materials are properly labeled, organized, and stored in designated warehouse locations. • Assist in identifying obsolete, damaged, or slow-moving inventory. • Work closely with receiving, shipping, purchasing, and warehouse teams to maintain accurate inventory records. • Support warehouse organization, housekeeping, and inventory location accuracy. • Assist with inventory reconciliation and material tracking as needed. • Assist with inspections of material and goods received for compliance to specifications • Move items to appropriate areas • Responsible for operating the warehouse machinery in a safe manner and reporting any equipment maintenance or problems to your immediate supervisor • Assist with work order picking, order packing, or shipping when required. • Creates and updates work orders within JDE. • Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations • Responsible for and the authority to maintain and promote a safe working environment in accordance with the appropriate HSE procedure(s) • Comply with all NOV Company and Quality, Health Safety Environmental polices & procedures • Ensure compliance of the company’s overall objectives • Other duties as assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS • Strong attention to detail and research capabilities • Sense of urgency and support of production goals • Flexible attitude and ability to pivot quickly to other areas of responsibility BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES • Integrity, trust, and customer focused • Attention to detail with recording, tracking, and reconciling data to ensure accurate reporting. • Excellent communication skills to manage direction and feedback with multiple departments. • Strong sense of customer focus (internal/external) & is known to consistently adhere to ethical principles and expects others to follow suit. • Ability to compile, analyze, and present data in a concise manner. • Problem solving to quickly identify and resolve issues. • Works well with cross-functional teams and can collaborate accordingly. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES • Ability to operate various styles of forklifts to meet production needs along with meeting all safety requirements. • Expertise in using ERP systems. • Proficient in Microsoft Office. • Can orchestrate multiple activities and resources to accomplish a goal. • Be quick to identify critical information and respond appropriately. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS • 1–3 years of experience in inventory control or warehouse. • Experience in JDE or EBS preferred. • Strong focus on shop floor and inventory control activities PHYSICAL/NON-PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. • The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. • Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. • May require travel – International and Domestic travel