Cycle Counter - Production Control (2nd Shift)

Heartland Automotive, LLC.•Lafayette, IN

13m•Onsite

About The Position

The Cycle Counter is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy through daily cycle counts and inventory audits at an automotive manufacturing facility. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy of materials used in a production environment by identifying discrepancies and contributing to corrective actions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
Forklift certification preferred.
1–3 years of inventory control or cycle counting experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred).
Familiarity with automotive supply chain practices such as Kanban, FIFO, and EDI.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems; experience with barcode/RFID scanning tools a plus.
Basic math skills and strong attention to detail.
Great written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and follow standard work procedures with minimal supervision.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand or walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled cycle counts of materials in plant and off-site warehouses.
Investigate inventory variances and reconcile discrepancies using ERP/MRP systems.
Audit material locations on the production floor, warehouse, and quarantine areas.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records to support production planning and delivery schedules.
Collaborate with Material Handlers, Shipping & Receiving, Production Control, and Quality teams to resolve inventory issues.
Maintain relationships and communicate with all relevant associates and management.
Support Production Control activities related to Engineering Changes, including inventory counting, quarantine and FIFO material, obsolete material disposition, and control of production break points.
Escalate inventory issues that may impact production schedules or customer shipments to management.
Assist in physical inventories and support preparation and execution of annual or quarterly full counts.
Support activities with new model production ramp-up as well as end of life production ramp-down.
Operate forklifts or other material handling equipment as needed (must be licensed or willing to certify).
Other duties as assigned to support Production Control.