Inventory Clerk (Cycle Counter)

Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• Setup and perform cycle count daily from manually generated lists, or from ERP generated reports.
• Perform on basis of ABC inventory classification.
• Analyse and investigate discrepancies between physical count and system inventories.
• Determine root cause and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform adjustments as required; with proper approvals, and keep all relevant back-ups
• Continually educate shop personal on proper inventory control methods to support accuracy and efficiencies.
• Develop a scorecard that tracks accuracy weekly/monthly/quarterly
• Recommend process improvements to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Involved in supporting disposition of non-conforming material.
• Lead annual physical inventories.
• Run reports to measure accuracy and highlight discrepancies by reconciling physical and ERP inventory.
• Generate monthly Excess and obsolete report; Identify and isolate nonperforming inventories from regular moving inventory.
• Assist warehouse personnel in bin location management.
• Participate in all safety, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties/projects/reports assigned by warehouse team lead, that could include material handling, receiving, and packing.

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE:

• Strong communication skills
• Experience working in a manufacturing/warehousing environment
• 1-3 years experience in an inventory or material handler position
• Experience with inventory management an asset
• Microsoft Office experience: Excel preferred.
• Capable of multi-tasking, and working on your feet daily
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Self-motivated person able to work under pressure and autonomously
• Team player with ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong organization skills
• Strong Computer Skills

Security

• Must be able to meet CGP requirements

WHAT WE OFFER:
Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!
WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.