Cycle Counter

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose

The Cycle Counter plays a crucial role in maintaining inventory accuracy and minimizing shrinkage within the distribution center. This position is responsible for conducting cycle counts, investigating inventory discrepancies, and implementing process improvements to enhance inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and accurate cycle counts of inventory, including all pick and reserve slots.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, including out-of-balance items, discrepancies, and product condition issues.
• Research root causes of inventory variances, such as receiving errors, put-away errors, and product damage.
• Inventory Control Processes:
• Monitor inventory levels and identify potential issues.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of inventory transactions.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of inventory control procedures and best practices.
• Quality Control:
• Perform quality checks on date-sensitive, slow-moving, and obsolete items.
• Monitor FIFO rotation and address any issues.
• Data Analysis & Reporting:
• Analyze inventory data to identify trends and identify areas for improvement.
• Generate reports on inventory performance and discrepancies.
• Support Functions:
• Process inventory transfers and other inventory adjustments as required.
• Support the product recall process.

Skills

• Data Analysis: Basic data analysis skills, including the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience

2+ years of experience

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.  
• The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move between 41 and 50 pounds, and seldom lift and/or move 51 pounds and up to 100 pounds.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,

Travel Requirements

0-25%

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another

Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions

Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Voluntary Optional Insurance • Parental Leave Plan • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP & TFSA • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups

(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.

This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.