Cycle Counter/Inventory Analyst

Overview

Own and execute comprehensive cycle counting activities across the warehouse, ensuring accurate, real-time inventory levels. This role requires active, hands-on participation on the warehouse floor, including frequent walking, lifting, and inspection of inventory in various storage locations and strong experience with inventory management processes.

Conduct detailed physical counts, reconcile discrepancies between system records and actual inventory, and identify root causes such as receiving errors, picking variances, or product damage. Partner cross-functionally to drive corrective actions and improve inventory accuracy, while maintaining adherence to operational standards and audit requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform daily cycle counts, covering the entire warehouse portfolio quarterly
• Perform scheduled cycle counts by regularly counting designated inventory items in specific warehouse locations
• Assist in managing the Daily Reconciliation Report by identifying patterns of recurring inventory discrepancies
• Investigate, research, and document any discrepancies found between physical inventory and system records, including potential causes like receiving errors, picking mistakes, or damaged goods.
• Generate weekly and monthly Warehouse Audit and Inventory Accuracy reports
• Audit and confirm the validity and accuracy of all data being reported data
• Provide cost/benefit analysis for various projects, as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong communication skills – written, verbal, persuasion, motivation, facilitation of strong working relationships
• Knowledge of other MS Office Suite and/or software applications related to job functions
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem solving, problem management, presentation development, presentation, and communications skills
• Knowledge of accounting procedures and concepts, general ledger, balance sheets, and profit and loss statements
• Analytical and judgment skills necessary to evaluate, interpret and reconcile accounting data and operational metrics according to the company and departmental procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and three years of experience or equivalent education and related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, strong Excel skills
• Strong organization, multi-tasking, and time management skills
• Cycle Counting Position requires the ability to operate or be trained on an order picker and perform inventory verification in elevated storage locations up to 30 feet high.

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• Require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 50lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.