Researches and resolves PR pallets and monitors the PR system daily.
Identifies and reassigns multiple items received on the same truck with different zone identifications; consolidates all items into the same zone to eliminate pallet movement between buildings.
Produces velocity reports to identify high cube/volume items for potential pick zone movement.
Identifies high volume items to be separated to better utilize the conveyor system.
Communicates with the Allocations Department on the expected flow of the freight to stores.
Runs weekly dead items reports; monitors and undedicated items with zero on-hand quantities; communicates with the Allocations Department to encourage shipment to stores.
Runs and monitors weekly expired food items reports; verifies first-in, first-out dates to product dates.
Runs Item Integrity reports and audits to identify and resolve inventory issues.
Intermediate math skills, analytical skills, and recognizes trends.
Computer skills: ability to navigate specific WMS inventory control programs and Island Pacific programs; understanding of Microsoft software such as Excel and Word. Create reports from data sets to communicate information to others.
Knowledge of UPC functionality and food date codes.
Knowledgeable of packing and shipping units; understanding of receiving process.
Knowledgeable of adjustment accounting such as net and absolute adjustments.
Knowledgeable of warehouse operations to include layout and types of storage devices.
Ability to eliminate distractions and to be able to concentrate and analyze during the counting process.
Detailed oriented.
Excellent communication skills.
Understanding of Inbound and Outbound processes.
Understanding of supply chain flow.
WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION
Forklift/MUOP license preferred.
Experience in automated retail distribution preferred.
Prior work experience dealing with inventory or numbers preferred.
Educational background with satisfactory results in math; post high school education preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Heavy lifting up to 65 pounds.
Exposure to heights above 10 feet.
Walking long distances.
Bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling on a repetitious basis.
Cycle Counter Lead: works mostly in an office setting but will occasionally be in distribution center.
Cycle Counter: continuous exposure to heat, cold, dust, lighting, and noise; work is conducted in high traffic areas.