2nd Shift Inventory Control - Cycle Counter

2nd Shift: Monday through Thursday 7pm to 5:30am

Pay: $16.50 PLUS .75 shift differential

General Summary:  

 
Maintains data integrity within the Inventory Control Center Department to supportaccurate inventory results.  Works closely with Management and other Team Members to ensure completion of effective departmental functions. 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities: 

Assigns picklocations, accurately, formaximumoptimization as necessary. 

Performsfunctions of the DC allocation process efficiently. 

Reconciles Receiving documents to accounting reports accurately. 

Verifies inventorylocations, accurately, and resolves issues for the following areas: Bust-out, stock decks, pick slots, cycle counts, problem pallets, transfers, etc. 

Performs data entries and updates reports accurately. 

Verifies and releases breakdowns accurately. 

Counts locations as assigned or requested accurately. 

Audits operations departments as assigned by management. 

Processes all merchandise returns tovendor. 

Re-ticket/re-package merchandise as instructed andinitiateappropriate vendor chargebacks. 

Completes the daily P.I.T. checklist to ensure equipment is working properly and reports any defects to management and/or maintenance. 

Operates P.I.T. equipment in a safe manner. 

Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information. 

Follows set safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety. 

Maintains an organized work area and promotes a safe working environment within the Inventory Control department. 

Follows all Company policies and procedures. 

All other duties as assigned. 

Position Requirements 
 
Education: High school preferred. 
Experience:  Four to sixmonths clerical or similar work experience in a Retail Distribution or Warehouse environment is preferred.  Must be able todemonstrate basic Word, Excel,Outlook and Windows.  Working knowledge of WMSpreferred.  
Physical Requirements: Able to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.  These tasks require the ability to frequently lift up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift up to 25pounds and rarely up to 50 pounds.  The Team Member should have adequate fitnesslevel to meet the demands of frequent lifting, walking, standing, moderate climbing of stairs, occasional sitting,stooping and kneeling with or without reasonable accommodation.  May berequired tooperate P.I.T. equipment that raises the Team Member on a platform to heights of up to 50 feet.  Team Member willbe required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per Distribution Center requirements. 
Working Conditions:  Team Member will work in a climate controlled (office) atmosphere;however there may be frequent exposure to the Distribution Center (non-climate controlled).  Team Member may also be exposed to moving mechanical parts or equipment, fumes and airborne particles as regulated by OSHA.  Associates may normally be exposed to and required to perform the handling, packaging, processing, storage, disposal or transport of hazardous materials, the operation of a motor vehicle, palletized equipment, machinery or power tools, repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, where the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage, the operation, maintenance or oversight of infrastructure including, but not limited to, electric, gas, and water utilities, power generation or distribution and the extraction, compression, processing, handling, packaging, storage, disposal, treatment or transport of potentially volatile, flammable, combustible chemicals.  
Availability: Team Member will perform shift work and must be willing to work overtime,weekends and/or holidays. 
 
Critical Skills 
Communication Skills:  Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers and management team. 
Dynamic:  Works hard, isenthusiastic and keen to succeed.  Initiates action andmakes decisions. 
Flexible: Adapts readily to new situations and ways of working.  Is able to cope with changing demands or objectives. 
Innovating: Generatesnew ideas and approaches. Suggests improvements to existingprocedures or systems. 
Organizing: Organizes andstructures own time effectively.  Works systematically and plans things in advance. 
Physically Capable:  Has the necessary hand and motor skills needed to perform essential workactivities. 
Problem Solving:  Identifies problems and finds solutions to them. Isolates problem areas andusesappropriate techniques to solve them. 
Quality Conscious:  Is committed to achieving andmaintaininghigh standards.  Ensuresown work is correct. 
Reliable:  Consistent and dependable. Follows supervisors’ instructions.  Respects Company policies and procedures. 
Safety Conscious:  Does not put self or others at risk of injury.  Must be aware of personalresponsibility in safety of themselves and others and acts accordingly. 
Strong Organizational Skills: Able to perform multiple activities successfully;establishes clear goals and objectives and is effective at managing time/priorities. 
Teamwork: Works effectively with others and cooperates with colleagues. 
Technically Capable: Applies relevant knowledge,skills and procedures to all technical aspects of the job. 

Organizational Competencies:   

A competency is a characteristic of a Team Member that contributes to successful job performance and the achievement of company goals andobjectives.  Organizational Competencies are the behaviors, skills, knowledge, and abilities of Team Members that have a significant impact on Family Dollar’s organizational results.  
 
Customer Focus:  Dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services which meet or exceed the needs and requirements of internal and external customers.   Understands customers’ expectations andutilizes that knowledge to continuously improve products and services. Makes decisions andtakes action with end users in mind.  Establishes andmaintains effective relationships with internal and external customers and gainstheir trust and respect. 
Results Driven: Takes initiative and engages in work activities that have clearly defined and communicated end results.  Prioritizes work appropriately and ensures that the most important tasks are completed expediently.  Anticipates barriers to progress and takesappropriate action without waiting for direction.  Follows through to ensure that tasks are completed with a sense of urgency.   Drives self and others forresults, and looks foropportunities to increase effectiveness and reduce costs.  
Communication Skills: Shares and expresses thoughts in a clear and effective manner through verbal and written communication skills.  Exhibits effective listening skills and interacts positively with others.  Is diplomatic,tactful and professional in all communication and resolves conflicts in a cooperative manner.  Presents ideas articulately and persuasively in both formal and informal settings. 
Problem Solving/Decision Making:  Uses sound judgment and common sense to make competent,timely and effective decisions.  Gathers and analyzes relevant information and takesappropriate action. Uses knowledge and experience to understand issues andchooses the best course of action.  Looks beyond theinitial/surface problems toidentify root causes.  Takes accountability for decisions,actions and results.   
Job Knowledge:  Understands how businesses work andkeeps up with trends affecting currentjob and the organization as a whole.  Demonstrates the skills andexpertise needed for success and is thorough,accurate and efficient while performing all job functions. Learns quickly andanalyzes successes and failure to enhance job performance. 
Relationship Management:  Develops effective relationships and works cooperatively as part of a team.  Builds rapport easily and relates well to all types of people both inside and outside the organization.  Involves others in settingobjectives and making decisions.  Willinglyshares resources and information with other team members.  Defines success in terms of the whole team and recognizes the contributions of others.  CI