Cycle Counter Staffing For Efficient Inventory Management
Cycle counter staffing is responsible for cycle counting, an auditing procedure whereby a company’s physical inventory is counted continuously to match inventory records without interrupting the business operations.
Various cycle counting methods can be used depending on the nature of the business. When counting physical items, high-volume items and critical assets are usually counter on a more frequent basis. Other cycle counting methods include random sample, hybrid, opportunity-based, and control group counting.
Understanding the Role of Cycle Counter Staffing
Cycle counters are responsible for regularly performing counts on stock and recording the necessary adjustments on specific products.
Cycle counters initiate the process by reviewing inventory records stored in an accurate database. A cycle count report is then generated to be used as a means of comparison. Then begins the physical count process, where inventory descriptions, locations, and quantities are matched against the cycle count report for discrepancies. Should any differences be identified, they are then taken to the stock manager for reconciliation before trying to identify if there is any pattern or reason for the errors. Inventory counting procedures or policies are then amended wherever necessary. Finally, adjustments will be made to the inventory record database. This entire process repeats in cycles.
Benefits of Hiring Cycle Counters
Cycle counter staffing often splits a business’ inventory into different categories for counting so that business operations do not have to be halted.
This strategy minimizes the need for safety stock, reduces overhead costs, and streamlines the physical counting process.
Additional benefits of cycle counter staffing include lower audit fees, elimination of employee overtime costs, timely theft detection, reduced inventory write-offs, improved operational efficiency, fewer future errors, increased sales, precise inventory assessments, enhanced customer service, and ultimately, a higher order fulfillment rate with fewer mistakes.
Our cycle counter experts aim to improve your company’s inventory tracking process with an increased focus on critical assets. They know which method of cycle counting is more suitable for the differences and will seek to explain, recommend, and undertake the necessary steps that are best for business.
Our cycle counting staff will not just stop at counting your inventory but also look for solutions that can be implemented to improve operations, troubleshoot potential causes for errors, seek opportunities for automation, and others alike.
How Our Cycle Counter Staffing Specialists Can Help
Here at General Workforce, we have multiple cycle counter staffing specialists with a wealth of experience in recruiting and hiring cycle counters. As such, we know how to identify high-performing cycle counters, and we have some of them working with us who are looking for new projects like yours.
Why Choose General Workforce?
With a history of over 40 years, General Workforce has accrued a wealth of experience in helping our clients to source for the right people. Every day, we empower our staff and equip them with new skills so that they are able to perform the best service for our clients.