Inventory Control / Cycle Counter
Location: Cleveland, Ohio (On-Site)
Compensation: $21.00–$24.00 per hour
Join a Growing Manufacturing Team
Ashton North is conducting a confidential search for an Inventory Control / Cycle Counter on behalf of a well-established manufacturing organization in the Cleveland area.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, working with data, and ensuring inventory accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you're highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with ERP systems, we'd like to speak with you.
What You'll Do
As the Inventory Control / Cycle Counter, you'll play a key role in maintaining accurate inventory throughout the warehouse and production operations. Your work will directly support manufacturing efficiency, inventory integrity, and on-time customer fulfillment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Perform scheduled daily cycle counts throughout the warehouse and production areas.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and identify root causes.
- Maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP system.
- Research shortages, overages, and inventory variances while escalating issues when appropriate.
- Verify product identification, locations, lot codes, and inventory accuracy.
- Generate inventory reports and complete inventory adjustments following established procedures.
- Work closely with warehouse, production, purchasing, and supply chain teams to resolve inventory issues.
- Open cartons and containers to verify quantities as needed.
- Report damaged materials and inventory inconsistencies.
- Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment when required.
- Help improve inventory accuracy and support continuous process improvements.
What We're Looking For
Successful candidates will bring:
- At least one year of warehouse or inventory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Previous cycle counting or inventory control experience strongly preferred.
- Experience using an ERP system (SAP, Oracle, IFS, Epicor, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
- Confidence navigating ERP transactions and researching inventory discrepancies.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Strong mathematical and analytical abilities.
- Ability to communicate clearly across multiple departments.
- A proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems.
- Excellent attendance and reliability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior manufacturing experience.
- Forklift experience.
- Experience working in inventory, warehouse operations, or materials management.
Why This Opportunity?
This position offers the chance to become an important part of a collaborative manufacturing operation where inventory accuracy directly impacts production success. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, solve meaningful operational challenges, and contribute to continuous improvement within the organization.
About Ashton North
Ashton North is a professional executive search and recruiting firm specializing in connecting exceptional talent with outstanding organizations. We partner closely with both clients and candidates to ensure every opportunity is the right long-term fit.
This is a confidential search. To protect our client's identity, additional information about the company will be shared during the interview process with qualified candidates.
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
