Cycle Count Analyst

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. 

Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Material Movement:

• Serve as the subject matter expert on Oracle cycle count procedures and point of contact for PWC audit requests.
• Manage and maintain the day-to-day Oracle Cycle Count module, including setting up count parameters, generating daily/weekly count schedules, and conducting ABC classification analysis.
• Review, validate, and process inventory adjustments within authorized tolerance limits, escalating major dollar/unit variances to management and Finance
• Perform cycle counts, work-in-process (WIP) counts, and controlled stores audits with minimal day-to-day supervision. Accurately enter and adjust inventory transactions in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Oracle).
• Investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies caused by BOM errors, missing transactions, or backflush issues.
• Drive program metrics and count cadence required for the facility to achieve and sustain Physical Inventory Exemption.
• Other duties as assigned.

Quality Assurance:

• Assist with maintaining accurate inventory and material movement documentation.

• Report issues and participate in root cause analysis for material discrepancies.

Safety Compliance:

• Follow all plant safety rules, wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and always use proper lifting techniques.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas according to 5S standards.
• Proactively watch for and report safety hazards or near-misses to leadership. 

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with team members, supervisors, engineers, finance, and quality control personnel to address challenges and improve processes.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to report issues and provide updates.
• Provide informal guidance or mentoring to less experienced team members, including demonstrating proper material processes and techniques.

Workspace Maintenance:

• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Store tools and equipment securely and properly.

Flexibility and Adaptability:

• Cross-train and support other material areas (Receiving, Stores, WIP, Shipping) as production needs change.
• Work overtime or adjust shifts as needed to support production goals and month-end reconciliations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: 
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience:
  • 3+ years of general materials, warehousing, or manufacturing logistics experience.
  • 2+ years of hands-on inventory control experience in a fast-paced manufacturing plant.

Technical Knowledge:

• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (experience with Oracle is a strong plus).
• Solid understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM) structures, stockroom workflows, and WIP/assembly operations.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and intermediate Excel).

Essential Skills:

• Communication: Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Material Movement: Ability to use proper lifting techniques and material movement equipment effectively.
• Quality Control: Ability to review material and communicate to the quality department for their review, to ensure it meets quality standards, if questionable visual discrepancies are discovered.
• Problem-Solving: Identifying issues and communicating to teams and leadership.
• Safety Awareness: Following safety protocols and maintaining hazard awareness.
• Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with all employees and management.
• Adaptability: Ability to be flexible in role, adjusting to new processes, technologies, or production requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Inventory Control experience.
• Warehousing and Manufacturing experience.

Physical Demands:

• Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle, count, and sort small components as well as larger parts.
• Repetitive Motion: Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping, lifting, and grasping.
• Standing Duration: Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for up to 10 hours per shift.
• Lifting Requirements: Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
• Environmental Exposure: Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with exposure to industrial noise, dust, moving equipment, and seasonal temperature changes.

COMMITMENT TO COMPANY STANDARDS:

• Inventory Control Specialists are expected to uphold Allegion’s commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction by living Allegion’s values, fostering a cooperative team environment, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. 

• The expected Base Hourly Range: $20 - $27.  

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do.   We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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