Cycle Count Planner

Job Summary

Plans and execute cycle counts as outlined in the company cycle count procedure.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1.    Plan daily cycle counts.
2.    Execute daily cycle counts.
3.    Investigate and locate lost inventory.
4.    Coordinate count activities with area leaders in manufacturing and the warehouse to ensure all material is accounted for.
5.    Escalate any non-conformances in part handling/inventory control.
6.    Daily pass along with specific detail about issues with current days counts.
7.    Adjust shared source items per current adjustment practices.
8.    Evaluate materials on a semi-annual basis and provide recommendations for changes in cycle count frequency
9.    Investigate root cause of cycle count variance and collaborate with the corresponding stakeholders to implement and validate countermeasures
10.    Assist planners, supervisors, or manager on urgent issues as they arise.
11.    Escalate significant losses immediately.
12.    Support department kaizen activities.
13.    Performs all other duties as required.

Salary Range: $45,000 - $65,000

Requirements

1.    Meets the following Education and Experience requirements
a.    Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline, plus 0 to 2 years of related experience in manufacturing functions; OR
b.    Associate Degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline, plus 2 to 4 years of related experience in manufacturing functions; OR
c.    HS Diploma or GED, plus 4 to 6 years of related experience in manufacturing functions
Experience with Plex and Problem Solving Training is preferred

2.    Strong knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
a.    Clerical and administrative skills
b.    Organizational and planning skills
c.    Mathematical and analytical skills
d.    Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
e.    Computer skills — proficient using standard business software (including MS Office)
f.    Written and verbal communications skills
g.    Interpersonal skills – ability to work and function in a team environment and to confidently interact with individual at all levels of authority

At North American Lighting