Lead Inventory Cycle Counter Monday - Friday, 7am - 4pm bei Gerresheimer

Gerresheimer is an innovative systems and solutions provider for pharmaceutical primary packaging, drug delivery systems, medical devices and associated service, and as such a strategic partner for the global pharma and biotech industry.
www.gerresheimer.com

We’re looking for a Lead Inventory Cycle Counter to take ownership of daily cycle count operations and ensure accurate inventory across our facility. This role will lead a small team, manage cycle count schedules, resolve discrepancies, and partner closely with Supply Chain, Production, and Quality to maintain compliance with company and regulatory standards.

If you’re a hands-on, detail-oriented leader with a passion for process improvement, this is a great opportunity to make an impact and help strengthen our warehouse accuracy and efficiency.

What You’ll Do

Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and mentor the cycle counting team, providing daily direction and on-the-job training.

• Assign cycle counting tasks and ensure completion according to established schedules.

• Serve as the main point of contact for cycle counting activities across all shifts.

Inventory Control & Accuracy

• Conduct and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts.

• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.

• Maintain and update ERP/WMS records to ensure real-time inventory accuracy.

• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Procurement teams to reconcile material variances.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure all inventory control activities comply with company policies, FDA, cGMP, and ISO standards.

• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate cycle count documentation.

• Identify process gaps and implement improvements to strengthen overall inventory control.

• Develop and track KPIs for inventory accuracy, variance resolution, and team performance.

Communication & Reporting

• Provide regular inventory reports and variance summaries to management.

• Partner with cross-functional teams during reconciliations and annual physical inventory counts.

• Communicate effectively with leadership to escalate and resolve critical issues.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred (High School Diploma or GED required).

• 3–5 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or supply chain management.

• Previous experience leading or supervising a team in a warehouse environment.

• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP/WMS systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Familiarity with cGMP, FDA, and ISO standards preferred.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Additional Information

• Reports To: Supply Chain Manager

• Performance Metrics: Inventory accuracy %, cycle count completion rate, variance resolution time.

• Language Requirements: English (Proficient – B2 level or higher).

• Work Environment: Warehouse and production floor settings with occasional cross-department collaboration.