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Company Description Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate office sits along the Mississippi River in downtown Red Wing. We are a global company with 2300 employees around the world, but we maintain a close-knitfamily atmosphere that comes with being a privately-held company. We're rich in history and tradition, but innovation drives us to deliver best-in-class product solutions and highly rated customer experiences. Focuson our employees and company culture results in meaningful employee engagement across the organization. Our Guiding Behaviorsof Living our Values, Honoring our Brands, Inspiring our People, Centering on our Customers, and Preserving the long term success and legacy of our Company are the foundation on which we build our future. Job Description Join our team as a Cycle Count Specialist and play a vital role in ensuring inventory accuracy for all manufacturing raw materials. Your responsibilities will include executing the cycle count process, maintaining integrity in inventory system data inputs, identifying, and resolving inaccuracies, and driving continuous process improvements. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic Materials Management team dedicated to achieving "Best in Class" results for our organization. Responsibilities: Serve as the primary point of contact for cycle counts and root cause investigations of variances at assigned sites. Monitor inventory movements and interdepartmental transfers. Evaluate performance metrics related to inventory accuracy and identify underlying causes of errors. Communicate inventory variances cross-functionally and ensure proper accounting and charging to the correct accounts. Assist in reviewing and maintaining internal controls for inventory. Review inventory transaction codes and propose necessary changes to improve system efficiency and accuracy. Analyze and optimize materials process flows to enhance efficiency. Investigate negative balances and root causes, ensuring proper completion of substitution forms. Address inventory adjustment questions and requests. Collaborate with Plant Management to ensure timely completion of cycle counts and year-end physical inventories. Work with Warehouse and Production management to review inventory processes and conduct monthly audits. Conduct detailed research, reporting, and troubleshooting of manufacturing variances. Assist in investigating and determining root causes of cancelled case report issues. Recommend and implement system and inventory process/tool changes to enhance accuracy and reporting. Lead or participate in LEAN Project Teams to drive inventory and manufacturing process improvements. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate or bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred. Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in inventory management or purchasing or equivalent combination of education and experience. Qualified candidates will have basic knowledge of manufacturing, preferably in the footwear industry; Excellent listening, verbal/written communication, and collaboration skills; Strong drive for results with superior execution and attention to detail; Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other computer skills; Strong analytical abilities with a demonstrated problem-solving aptitude; Ability to thrive in stressful situations and work effectively under pressure; Working knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles; ASCM (formerly APICS) certification is a plus. If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, apply now to join our team and make a significant impact on our organization's success! Additional Information Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact or call 51-388-8211. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP athttps://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check. Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Videos To Watchhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-k58O0zrMA&t=7s All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.