Cycle Counter

Mid South Food Bank • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

The Cycle Counter is responsible for monitoring all inventoried items and performing cycle counting duties to ensure that all items are proplery verified to be reflective of reported inventory. Duties also include activities to maintain inventory accuracy through proper processing of records concerned with ordering, receiving, storing, and distribution from all facilities operated by the Mid-South Food Bank.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED; 1 year warehouse/inventory control experience.
• Above-average math and analytical skills
• Knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack, scissor lift, and other warehouse equipment.
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to use computer, specifically Microsoft Office Programs, Food Bank’s inventory system (Ceres), ADCS (Handheld Scanners) and communicating effectively via email and phone.
• Proven time management skills with the ability to respond to time-sensitive/critical issues and work overtime as needed to meet deadlines.
• Excellent work ethic; the ability to work self-directed and as a flexible team player.
• Ability to travel between Food Bank operated facilities.
• Ability to travel throughout service area for meetings and/or conferences.
• Ability to travel outside service area for meetings and/or conferences.
• A strategic thinker who can see how complex systems work together.
• Ability to learn our inventory software program, CERES.
• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Cycle count inventory items daily
• Compiles data from sources such as orders, donation orders, purchase orders, invoices, requisitions, and accounting reports and enters information into the Food Bank’s inventory system (Ceres) to maintain inventory, purchasing, shipping, or other records accuracy.
• Compares nomenclature, item numbers, item descriptions, authorizes substitutions, and other listed information with catalogs, manuals, item lists, and similar references to verify accuracy of receipts and distributions.
• Ensure inventory items are in proper locations. Conduct searches to locate misclassified inventory.
• Report discrepancies of over/under amounts and any damaged inventory items.
• Compile/Publish/Report out inventory metrics as required.
• Communicate and develop process enhancements as needed (performing root-cause analysis on inventory discrepancies and recommending process improvements to eliminate recurrences).
• Additional duties may include assisting in receiving and stocking, assisting in distribution, etc.
• Must ensure safety rules are observed and assist in maintaining clean and orderly stocking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED