Cycle Counter - 1st Shift

Pierce ManufacturingAt Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineered pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.Cycle Counter PositionThe positions within Cycle Counter are responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy through reconciling daily selected count targets. The employee engages in the ERP system to transact inventory, investigate part availability and resolve inaccuracies. The employee must engage with manufacturing/materials counterparts as part of their investigation. The employee must be able to operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to execute counts around the plant. They may assist with training new team members. They must maintain a clean and safe working environment.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPlan and review required daily count targets for responsible branch plant Communicate with Material Coordinator and Manufacturing to create cutoff of inventory charges before count completionReview all item locations and accurately count parts Review and reconcile cycle count deviation reportPerform root cause analysis of variances Use a computer to: enter data for inventory of parts, navigate the ERP system, investigate inventory discrepancies, and use email Support daily manufacturing discrepancy requests outside of required countsDaily reconciliation of on hand balance for shortage report items with inventory variancesWork with area Material Coordinator, Manufacturing and Materials Supervisor on repetitive inventory discrepancies to correct BOM/handling errorsSupport off-site inventory counts Collaborate with Finance and external auditors as neededWork with Material Supervisor on approval of counts and communicate inaccuracies to materials teamBasic QualificationsPrevious inventory control and JDE experience requiredPreferred QualificationsPrevious experience as a Pierce team member or contractor.Working knowledge of ERP systems and proficient computer skillsDemonstrated analytical and problem-solving skillsPrevious Materials department experience