About this role
This role is responsible for tracking inventory through physical counts and accurately recording those counts in the system. The cycle counter clerk investigates inventory discrepancies, documents corrections, and ensures inventory accuracy and internal control compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Count and track physical inventory
- Maintain accurate records of counts and frequency of counts
- Communicate inventory variances to management
- Record inventory counts in the accounting system
- Investigate discrepancies and document corrections
Technical Overview
The position requires proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook and working knowledge of inventory internal controls and company procedures. It centers on cycle counting, discrepancy investigation, and recording verified counts in an accounting system.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of inventory control experience and can accurately perform cycle counts while maintaining records of count frequency. They can investigate inventory discrepancies, document corrections, and communicate variances to management using Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Must-Have Skills
High school diplomaMinimum one year of experience in inventory control or related areaWorking knowledge of inventory internal controlsWorking knowledge of company proceduresWorking knowledge of ExcelWord and OutlookBasic knowledge of lumber mathlumber grades and speciesMust be at least 18 years of ageCounts and tracks physical inventoryRecords inventory counts in the accounting systemInvestigates inventory discrepancies and documents correctionsEnsures accuracy and compliance with internal controls
Nice-to-Have Skills
Preferred understanding of company policiespractices and procedures
Tools & Platforms
ExcelWordOutlookinventory systemaccounting system
Required Skills
counts and tracks physical inventorymaintains accurate recordscommunicates variancesrecords inventory counts in the accounting systeminvestigates inventory discrepanciescompliance with internal controlsExcelWordOutlooklumber mathlumber gradeslumber speciesinventory internal controlscompany procedures
Hard Skills
inventory controlcycle countinginventory internal controlscompany proceduresinventory discrepancy investigationroot cause analysis for inventory discrepanciesaccurate inventory countsrecording inventory counts in the systemaccounting system data entryreport preparationExcelWordOutlooklumber mathlumber gradeslumber speciesmaintains accurate recordscompliance with internal controls
Soft Skills
communicates variances or inventory discrepancies to managementaccuracy and attention to detailpreparedness for reporting and correspondencecompliance-focused mindsetinvestigative documentation
Keywords for Your Resume
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Deal Breakers
High school diploma, Minimum one year of experience in inventory control or related area, Working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook, Basic knowledge of lumber math, lumber grades and species, Must be at least 18 years of age
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