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Cycle Count; 3rd Shift Sunday-Thursday 10:00pm-6:30am Compensation Details: * Base rate of $20.50 * 3rd shift premium - currently $1.75 per hour Duties and Responsibilities: * Count inventory in bins ...

Cycle count raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, and non-conforming materials on a daily basis. * Utilize Factory Talk to process cycle counts on bulk raw materials. * Utilize Navision ...

Cycle count raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, and non-conforming materials on a daily basis. * Utilize Factory Talk to process cycle counts on bulk raw materials. * Utilize Navision ...

Cycle Count

Princeton, IL · On-site

$20.50/hr

Cycle Count; 3rd Shift Sunday-Thursday 10:00pm-6:30am Compensation Details: * Base rate of $20.50 * 3rd shift premium currently $1.75 per hour Duties and Responsibilities: * Count inventory in bins ...

Cycle count raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, and non-conforming materials on a daily basis. * Utilize Factory Talk to process cycle counts on bulk raw materials. * Utilize Navision ...

Cycle Count Associate

Arlington, TX · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

Inventory Cycle Count Associate Tellworks Communications is a logistics/supply chain company dedicated to Truth, Trust and Simplicity. Our people are people of integrity, pride, and are humble. We ...

Cycle Count

Princeton, IL · On-site

$22.25/hr

Cycle Count; 3rd Shift Sunday-Thursday 10:00pm-6:30am Compensation Details: * Base rate of $20.50 * 3rd shift premium - currently $1.75 per hour Duties and Responsibilities: * Count inventory in bins ...

The Cycle Count Administrator owns the routine cycle count program, including planning and executing scheduled counts, comparing physical inventory to system records, documenting variances ...

Cycle Count

Princeton, IL · On-site

$22.25/hr

Cycle Count; 3rd Shift Sunday-Thursday 10:00pm-6:30am Compensation Details: * Base rate of $20.50 * 3rd shift premium - currently $1.75 per hour Duties and Responsibilities: * Count inventory in bins ...

Cycle Count Associate

Arlington, TX · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Role: Inventory Cycle Count Associate Job Responsibilities and Key Characteristics: * Analyze inventory transactions and material flow, identify causes of inventory inaccuracies, and make any ...

The Cycle Count Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily activities of the cycle counting team to ensure accurate inventory records. This role involves leading cycle count ...

Cycle Count Lead

Kannapolis, NC · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

The Cycle Count Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily activities of the cycle counting team to ensure accurate inventory records. This role involves leading cycle count ...

Cycle Count Associate

Locust Grove, GA · On-site

$14 - $14.50/hr

Now hiring Cycle Count Associates for a manufacturing facility in Griffin, GA that produces high-voltage electrical power connectors and substation components used by utility companies across the ...

Cycle Count Planner

Paris, IL · On-site

$48K - $68K/yr

Job Summary Plans and execute cycle counts as outlined in the company cycle count procedure. Essential Duties & Responsibilities 1. Plan daily cycle counts. 2. Execute daily cycle counts. 3. ...

Cycle count material daily * Work collaboratively with other cycle count associates to complete each list of items. * Place material in designated area. * Make recommendations to improve inventory ...

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Cycle count material daily * Work collaboratively with other cycle count associates to complete each list of items. * Place material in designated area. * Make recommendations to improve inventory ...

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What is a cycle count?

Cycle counts are a type of inventory auditing procedure where a small subset of inventory is counted on a specific day. Instead of doing a full physical inventory count once or twice a year, cycle counts allow businesses to regularly check different sections of their inventory. This helps maintain accurate inventory records, quickly identify discrepancies, and reduce the disruption to normal operations. Cycle counting is particularly useful in warehouses and retail environments where inventory accuracy is critical.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cycle counter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cycle Counter, you need strong attention to detail, basic math skills, and experience with inventory management, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), barcode scanners, and inventory tracking software is typically required. Reliability, organizational skills, and effective communication help individuals excel in this position. These capabilities ensure accurate inventory records, minimize discrepancies, and support smooth warehouse operations.

What are the main challenges faced by cycle count specialists, and how can they effectively manage inventory discrepancies?

Cycle count specialists often encounter challenges such as locating misplaced items, reconciling discrepancies between physical counts and system records, and minimizing disruptions to warehouse operations. To effectively manage these issues, it's important to maintain meticulous attention to detail, communicate discrepancies promptly to supervisors, and collaborate with warehouse staff to investigate root causes. Utilizing warehouse management systems and following established counting procedures also helps ensure accuracy and supports continuous improvement in inventory control.

What is the difference between Cycle Count vs Inventory Clerk?

AspectCycle CountInventory Clerk
Primary RoleRegularly counting specific inventory sections to ensure accuracyRecording, updating, and maintaining inventory records
CertificationsOften requires inventory or warehouse certificationsTypically requires basic inventory or clerical skills
Work EnvironmentWarehouse or storage facility, periodic countsOffice or warehouse, data entry and record keeping
Employer UsageUsed in retail, manufacturing, logistics for inventory accuracyUsed across industries for inventory management and record maintenance

While both roles involve inventory management, a Cycle Count focuses on physically verifying inventory accuracy through scheduled counts, whereas an Inventory Clerk handles recording and maintaining inventory data. Both roles are essential for effective inventory control but differ in scope and daily tasks.

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Job description

Cycle Count; 3rd Shift

Sunday-Thursday 10:00pm-6:30am

Compensation Details:

  • Base rate of $20.50
  • 3rd shift premium – currently $1.75 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Count inventory in bins and reserves
  • Special counts
  • Verify inventory quality
  • Audit reserve merchandise
  • Requires use of power equipment including working at the height of +/- 30 feet
  • Prepare items for B-stock auction, charitable donations, silent auctions, and team member giveaways
  • Inspect, sort, and dispose of surplus, damaged, and infested merchandise as directed
  • Various other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

  • Extensive knowledge of Ace procedures, requirements, and rules
  • Above average quality history, including no disciplinary actions regarding same
  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
  • Inventory and/or cycle counting knowledge & experience is a plus
  • Power equipment certification for stock picker, narrow aisle and tugger/pallet tugger, or willingness and ability to be certified on this equipment
  • Ability to work productively both individually and as part of a team
  • No active steps of corrective action in the 90 days prior to posting expiration
  • No active final warning for any reason
  • Applicants should be regular, full-time team members in current department for 6 months or more, unless the new job is within the same functional department.  Part-time, temporary or less than 6-month team members may be considered based on business needs or lack of fully qualified bidders
  • Resume or work history must be submitted along with application

SPECIAL NOTES:

  • This is a non-incentivized position
  • Due to the duties of this position directly affecting inventory integrity, interviews will be conducted to determine candidate suitability
  • Interviews will be conducted exclusively with applicants meeting the listed position requirements.

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Ace Hardware is a renowned company in the retail sector, headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, US. Dating back to its foundation in 1924 by a group of businessmen, the company has grown from a single store in Chicago to a global hardware cooperative consisting of more than 5,000 stores in over 60 countries. It operates in the home improvement sector and specializes in hardware, home goods, local niche services, and select specialty retailers. As prevalent in its motto "The Helpful Place", Ace Hardware's mission is to provide customers with high-quality hardware products while delivering exemplary customer service.

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Retail, hardware, plumbing and hvac wholesalers and construction materials wholesalers

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

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Oak Brook, IL, US