• Cycle Counting auditors will perform random sampling quality checks after work is performed to ensure performance meets standards provided • The auditor will research and/or analyze the root cause of errors and remove any barriers in an effort to prevent further errors in the future • Upon completion of quality checks, the auditor will summarize the results for delivery to the appropriate parties for review, processing and reporting • Counts each pick line and storage location for items displayed in the cycle count work queue. • Verifies packing, retail price, and description for items being cycle counted. • Researches and reconciles all findings daily. • Troubleshoots inventory problems and reports inventory issues that require immediate attention to inventory or area supervisor. • Adjusts existing inventory data when necessary. • Completes all SBCC counts daily. • Completes all system scheduled counts, control group counts, and food counts daily. • Participates in quarterly cutoffs and performs counts with internal and external auditor when needed. • Programs, troubleshoots problems with, and operates radio frequency units. • Meets and maintains safety, quality and productivity standards. • Validates new items and enters information into the Warehouse Management System. • Assigns master strategies and forward pick location using daily wave sheets to ensure proper balancing. • Enters additional item description information and updates item master. • 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.