Inventory Cycle Counter

Inventory Cycle CounterThe Inventory Cycle Counter plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of warehouse operations by leading inventory cycle counts and monitoring material movements. Acting as the site's "Purveyor of Inventory," this individual ensures precise tracking and accountability of all items, driving a culture of accuracy and operational excellence.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.Ensures inventory accuracy by verifying warehouse locations and material balancesConducts physical counts and compare results to system records to maintain alignmentInvestigates inventory discrepancies through root cause analysis and drive timely resolutionsEscalates discrepancies exceeding quantity and value thresholds to the supervisor for reviewIdentifies and reports damaged products or hazardous conditions within the warehouse to leadershipSafely and effectively operates all power equipment, including but not limited to Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs), electric/manual pallet jacks, and scissor lifts, supporting Whisker's Zero-Incident Safety CultureMaintains a strong commitment to safety practices at all times while on Whisker propertyActively participates in daily and weekly department meetings to drive continuous improvementSupports continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance inventory accuracy and warehouse efficiencyCollaborates closely with warehouse, inventory, and operations teams to ensure smooth material flow and system integrityUtilizes warehouse management systems (WMS) and reporting tools to record counts and discrepancies accuratelyAdheres to company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and compliance requirements related to inventory and safetyAssists in preparing inventory reports and cycle count metrics for leadership reviewPerforms additional duties and special assignments as needed to support warehouse operationsRequirements:High school diploma or equivalent required;1–2 years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, or a related fieldWorking knowledge of ERP and/or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); SAP experience preferredStrong basic data entry skills with attention to detail and system accuracyAbility and willingness to travel to offsite storage locations as neededCertification to operate powered equipment, including but not limited to Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs), electric/manual pallet jacks, and scissor lifts (certification available on-site through Whisker)Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within small teamsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organizationHigh degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to inspire a proactive, results-driven approach in othersAbility to maintain professionalism in a fast-paced environment with frequent interactions and interruptionsCommitment to maintaining the confidentiality of proprietary and sensitive informationAbility to build and maintain cooperative working relationships with team members and cross-functional partnersComfortable working in an office environment that includes pets (cats and dogs)Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of timeAbility to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds safely and without assistanceAbility to perform repetitive motions including bending, reaching, and climbing as neededNot Required but Nice to Have!SAP or other type of ERP experienceAssociates DegreeWorking experience in a manufacturing environmentGoogle Suite including Google Docs, Sheets and Slides experience