Cycle Count Analyst

Allegion•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$20 - $27

About The Position

The Cycle Count Analyst manages Allegion’s Oracle cycle count program and supports accurate inventory control in a manufacturing environment. The role maintains Oracle cycle count procedures and schedules, performs cycle counts and related inventory audits, investigates discrepancies, and processes inventory adjustments within authorized limits. The analyst also supports the facility’s effort to achieve and sustain Physical Inventory Exemption and serves as the point of contact for PWC audit requests. The position works with material movement documentation, safety requirements, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes. It may provide informal guidance to less experienced team members and requires cross-training across receiving, stores, work-in-process, and shipping areas. Overtime or shift adjustments may be needed to support production goals and month-end reconciliations. The role is performed in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with physical demands including frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping, lifting, and standing or walking on concrete floors for up to 10 hours per shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 3 years of general materials, warehousing, or manufacturing logistics experience.
At least 2 years of hands-on inventory control experience in a fast-paced manufacturing plant.
Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
Solid understanding of Bill of Materials structures, stockroom workflows, and WIP/assembly operations.
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and intermediate Excel.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use proper lifting techniques and material movement equipment effectively.
Ability to review materials and communicate questionable visual discrepancies to the quality department for review.
Ability to identify issues and communicate them to teams and leadership.
Ability to follow safety protocols and maintain hazard awareness.
Ability to collaborate effectively with employees and management.
Ability to adapt to changing roles, processes, technologies, and production requirements.
Ability to handle, count, and sort small components and larger parts.
Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for up to 10 hours per shift.
Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment exposed to industrial noise, dust, moving equipment, and seasonal temperature changes.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle is a strong plus.
Previous inventory control experience.
Warehousing and manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert on Oracle cycle count procedures and point of contact for PWC audit requests.
Manage the Oracle Cycle Count module, including count parameters, daily and weekly count schedules, and ABC classification analysis.
Review, validate, and process inventory adjustments within authorized tolerance limits; escalate major variances to management and Finance.
Perform cycle counts, work-in-process counts, and controlled stores audits with minimal day-to-day supervision.
Enter and adjust inventory transactions in ERP/MRP systems such as Oracle.
Investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies related to BOM errors, missing transactions, and backflush issues.
Drive program metrics and count cadence to help the facility achieve and sustain Physical Inventory Exemption.
Maintain accurate inventory and material movement documentation.
Report issues and participate in root cause analysis for material discrepancies.
Follow plant safety rules, wear required PPE, use proper lifting techniques, and maintain clean, organized, safe work areas according to 5S standards.
Identify and report safety hazards and near-misses to leadership.
Collaborate with team members, supervisors, engineers, Finance, and quality control to address challenges and improve processes.
Communicate issues and updates effectively in writing and verbally.
Provide informal guidance or mentoring to less experienced team members on material processes and techniques.
Maintain an organized workspace and store tools and equipment securely and properly.
Cross-train and support Receiving, Stores, WIP, and Shipping as production needs change.
Work overtime or adjust shifts as needed to support production goals and month-end reconciliations.
Perform other duties as assigned.