Cycle Counter / Warehouse Inventory Analysis

Inventory Control Analyst
ACCO Engineered Systems is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Inventory Control Analyst to ensure the accuracy, organization, and integrity of inventory across both business-owned facilities and third-party logistics (3PL) warehouses. In this role, the analyst serves as the primary on-site evaluator, utilizing the business's proprietary Warehouse Management System (WMS) to audit physical stock and enforce strict warehouse layout standards. Daily activities involve a balance of on-site warehouse auditing, systemic data reconciliation, and collaborative process improvement with logistics partners.
Travel to assigned business and 3PL warehouses to perform comprehensive physical inventory audits and cycle counts.
Reconcile physical stock counts against the business's proprietary WMS to identify, track, and report variances.
Audit warehouse layouts to ensure all inventory items are clearly organized, properly slotted, and accurately labeled in accordance with established company standards.
Document and clearly articulate audit findings and systemic operational failures to both internal management and external 3PL partners.
Act as the primary point of contact to drive the resolution of inventory discrepancies, ensuring physical and systemic records are corrected swiftly.
Partner with warehouse managers to design and implement sustainable corrective actions that prevent future inventory misalignment.
Analyze slotting and labeling data to recommend process improvements that maximize overall warehouse layout and operational efficiency.
Track, analyze, and report inventory shrinkage metrics and financial impacts to minimize business loss.
Monitor and maintain key warehouse performance indicators (KPIs) to consistently improve overall inventory accuracy.
Position Requirements (Work Experience, Skills, Licenses, etc.):

High proficiency in navigating and utilizing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or complex enterprise database software.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, specifically utilizing VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and complex data reconciliation workflows.
Exceptional attention to detail regarding warehouse organization, labeling accuracy, and inventory validation.
Flexibility and willingness to travel frequently to various regional warehouse and fulfillment facility locations.
High School Diploma or equivalent baseline qualification combined with relevant technical inventory experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse auditing, logistics, or supply chain operations.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.
Prior professional experience managing or directly auditing third-party logistics (3PL) provider environments.
Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one's level/position and with minimal supervision.
Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
Big Picture : Understands and contributes to the organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.
Travel Requirements:
Travel to field, shop, project site, and 3PL warehouse locations is required 30%–50% of the time.
Workdays are scheduled from Monday through Friday. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds during inventory audits.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus to inspect warehouse labels and stock numbers.
Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or navigate standard warehouse environments.
Prolonged sitting may be required during periods of systematic data reconciliation and spreadsheet analysis.
Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others.