Cycle Count Planner

North American Lighting•Paris, IL

1d•$48,100 - $68,100•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and executes cycle counts as outlined in the company cycle count procedure. This role involves investigating and locating lost inventory, coordinating count activities with area leaders in manufacturing and the warehouse, and escalating any non-conformances in part handling/inventory control. The planner will also provide daily updates on count issues, adjust shared source items, evaluate materials semi-annually for cycle count frequency changes, investigate the root cause of cycle count variances, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement countermeasures. Additionally, the role supports planners, supervisors, or managers on urgent issues, escalates significant losses immediately, and assists with department kaizen activities.

Requirements

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 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 HS Diploma or GED, plus 4 to 6 years of related experience in manufacturing functions
Clerical and administrative skills
Organizational and planning skills
Mathematical and analytical skills
Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Computer skills — proficient using standard business software (including MS Office)
Written and verbal communications skills
Interpersonal skills – ability to work and function in a team environment and to confidently interact with individual at all levels of authority

Nice To Haves

Experience with Plex
Problem Solving Training

Responsibilities

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