Inventory Clerk | Worcester, MA

Inventory jobs refer to positions that involve managing and overseeing the stock and supplies within a company, ensuring that inventory levels meet the business's needs. Typically, the duties include tracking inventory levels, ordering supplies, performing audits, and maintaining accurate records. These jobs require attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and often knowledge of inventory management software. They are crucial in sectors like retail, manufacturing, and warehousing, where the balance between too much and too little stock is vital for operational efficiency and profitability.

Inventory jobs refer to a range of roles focused on managing and overseeing the stock within a business or organization. These positions can include tasks such as tracking inventory levels, ordering supplies, maintaining accurate records, and identifying discrepancies. Key features of inventory jobs include attention to detail, organizational skills, and the utilization of inventory management systems. Workers in this field often collaborate with purchasing departments and provide critical data for business operations and supply chain management.

unit. They will ensure that merchandise is properly tagged and displayed in the store. They will perform related supervisory and professional work as required. We are Boaters serving Boaters with a mission of More Water, Less Hassle! Our Customers come to us to fulfill a need, complete a project on their boat, or gather items for a great day on the water; you guide your team to ensure Customers leave with the right products to make that happen.

Each interaction with a West Marine Customer is an opportunity for you to exceed their expectations and ensure they remain a loyal Customer. West Marine is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Duties/Responsibilities: Ensures perpetual

count accuracy Manages annual inventory process within the store Responsible for Asset Protection and store shrink goals are achieved Alerts management to potential security or loss prevention issues Communicate to store associates important information on Asset Protection policies and guidelines Ensures all merchandise fixtures are properly stocked and correctly labeled Ensure that merchandise is properly tagged and displayed in the store Assists with inventory, including receiving and stocking merchandise Ensure all product locations are front, faced and replenished with available overstock Process let downs as needed Greet and receives customers in a welcoming manner Drive sales through engagement

of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge Directs customers by escorting then to the aisle or location of product Assist customers' with drop ship or special order purchases Provides outstanding customer service Understand buy online and pick up in store process Assist with Buy on line ship from store process Keep aisle and sales floor neat, clean and organized Remove any hazards or obstacles that may impede walking the aisles or sales floor Available to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including nights, weekends and some holidays.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent sales and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times. Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time.

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demand. The Analyst will leverage data, analytical models, knowledge and expertise to transform our decision making and execution and to implement world-class inventory and demand management capabilities. Success will in part be measured by improving service levels, optimizing inventory levels, minimizing costs, and limiting out-of-stocks.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT: Milton's Distributing is searching for an Inventory Analyst to join our Supply Chain team. The Inventory Analyst will be the analytical engine of the Supply Chain team, and will play a critical role in the demand planning and execution of inventory purchase decisions. This position will optimize a balance of technical and analytical

ability, collaboration, teamwork and communication to be a highly impactful and visible player in our operations. This role will create the supply chain analytical framework with the primary goal of driving organizational and customer value.

This is a regular, full-time, exempt position eligible for full benefits. The Milton's group of companies is family owned and consists of Milton's Distributing Co. Inc. Gordon Logistics LLC and Hope Beverage LLC. The family has been in the alcoholic beverage industry for over 85 years. Lines of business include importation and wholesale distribution of wines and spirits to high profile regional and national retailers, as well as serving as a third-party

logistics provider offering warehousing, transportation and freight-forwarding services.

The two businesses offer an integrated solution that reduces the cost and complexity of selling product within the three-tier system that governs the alcoholic beverage industry in the United States. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Executes and maintains a robust Demand Planning Process and Tools across our portfolio of business. Enables Global Supply Planning that ensures we balance service and inventory tradeoffs while maintaining healthy partnerships, effective supply flow and a globally leveraged buying process Lead analytical efforts for the Supply Chain team with a focus on Inventory Management, Purchasing, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning.

Create and leverage data-driven analytics models using research and industry knowledge. Partner with Finance to ensure systems have correct data to establish policy and process for financial tolerance guidelines, open to buy parameters and proper inventory reconciliation and measurement. Partner with IT to develop roadmaps for planning and analysis tools and mature data models Work with Inventory Control Team to establish policies, process, metrics and targets for system reconciliation, cycle counts, exception management, receiving discrepancies, credits, and participate in physical inventories.

Serve as liaison to third-party logistics (3PL) Partners as well as other logistical service providers with a goal of maximizing service at minimum cost. Develop process for best practices metrics and establish targets to drive customer net promotor score (NPS) and company profitability. Work closely with Director of Supply Chain to foster culture of best-in-class inventory management working cross-functionally with each department and keeping all key stakeholders informed. Contribute to weekly team meetings to keep the organization aligned on current and future inventory strategies and communicating any potential service interruptions and recommendations to mitigate risks.

Mandatory Qualifications 5+ years of relevant, progressive work experience working with supply chain analytics or similar analytical roles Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field, and or applicant relevant experience in lieu of a degree Experience in logistics, wholesale distribution, supply chain and/or a highly-regulated environment, is preferred Experience working with global supplier network Strong data and analytics skills and in-depth knowledge of forecasting methods and inventory management Advanced skillset with Microsoft Office Established experience with principles, practices and procedures of associated systems include Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Warehouse Management System (WMS), SQL and data visualization tools (Power BI or Tableau), and demand planning and forecasting systems Experience with statistical data analysis tools to measure and drive business improvement Ability to effectively manage time and meet established targets and deadlines Ability to work independently and coordinate with other departments of the organization that may be geographically dispersed Results-oriented with a track record of leading through measuring processes and addressing gaps Excellent oral and written communication to customers, vendors, and associates Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles