Job Overview
The Materials Cycle Counter is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records by performing scheduled and emergency physical counts of materials, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring stock levels match system records. This role is critical in warehouse and inventory management, supporting operational efficiency and minimizing losses. Monitoring of warehouse inventory and performs cycle counting to verify that all materials are correctly recorded. Maintain inventory accuracy through proper counting, processing of material reports, and assisting in locating materials across departments within the entire facility.
A Day In The Life
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Cycle Counting
- Conduct regular counts of raw, packaging, and finished goods, often using an ABC classification system to prioritize high-value or high-usage items
- Discrepancy Resolution / Analysis: Identify and assist with variance analysis of over/under amounts or damaged items; recount as needed/requested.
- Data Management: Update inventory databases with accurate quantities, SKUs, dimensions, and weights
- Cross-Department Support: Assist Warehouse, Production, Engineering, and Quality in locating material.
- Reporting: Tally data and submit accurate inventory and bin location reports; suggest improvements to inventory manage-ment practices
2. Data, Systems & KPI Management
- Perform purchasing related data analysis using SAP and Excel.
- Present procurement related KPIs to Materials Manager (OTD, cost savings, supplier performance).
- Participate in SAP changes related to purchasing processes.
- Manage vendor messages in our Taulia system.
- Collaborate with Warehouse Manager on goods receipt and invoice issues with our supply base.
- Collaborate with Warehouse Manager to complete a PFEP for SAP WMS implementation and maintenance.
3. Safety, 5S, and Compliance
- Ensure the warehouse meets and exceeds corporate safety standards.
- Drive 5S initiatives to maintain clean, organized, safe storage areas.
- Operate motorized equipment following all safety practices.
- Ensure proper storage of hazardous materials, if applicable.
4. Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Supervisor / Materials Manager.
What will help you thrive in this role?
- Minimum 1 year (3+ preferred) in inventory management or warehouse.
- Physical ability to lift up to 35lbs, squat, sit, stand, walk, and reach repeatedly, daily.
- Must be able to use a scale.
- Must be able to use a mobile computer (handheld scanner).
- Ability to operate order pickers, forklifts, pallet jacks (manual/electric) equipment. Must be forklift certified.
- Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
- Possess basic PC skills but have abilities in Microsoft Excel/Word.
- Will need to learn how to read a CAD drawing.
- Must adapt to fast-paced, team-oriented settings.
- Must have good time management skills and be able to work independently.
- Skills in attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving, and ability to follow procedures.
Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.