What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Coordinator position at L.A. Burdick Chocolates?
Inventory Coordinator
L.A. Burdick Chocolates currently has an opening for an Inventory Coordinator. This versatile position is full-time, working 40 hours per week in the Shipping Department. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and will fluctuate during our peak seasons.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with Purchaser on a regular basis regarding inventory levels of physical components, as well as reorder points, ordering timelines, and estimated arrival dates
- Process returns of products back into inventory using NetSuite or similar ERP
- Track damage/loss of components and assembled products
- Work with Shipping and Purchasing on weekly cycle counts for adjusting and tracking component inventory
- Participate in complete physical inventory of all components twice yearly, and make inventory adjusts accordingly
- Coordinate and provide component samples for purchaser, partners, and prospective vendors
- Process purchase order requisitions, perform data entry, and maintain documentation pertaining to inventory control and factory operations
- Assist with developing and maintaining vendor compliance procedures
- Identify and address gaps in the inventory process company-wide
- Train and support other departments on inventory processes
- Research and stay abreast of new trends and best practices in inventory management
- Be Part of the Team: execute warehouse tasks such as shipping and receiving as needed
- Maintain accurate and current inventory data
Required Skills/Abilities
- NetSuite or similar ERP system experience preferred, but willing to train the right person
- Prior Forecasting experience
- Order fulfillment experience
- Inventory Management
- Knowledge of UPS systems
- Exceptional attention to detail is a must
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to prioritize tasks and willingness to assist with other duties as needed
Education and Experience
- BS degree preferred
- At least two years of and inventory management experience
- Strong Computer skills- including Microsoft Office and NetSuite
- Self-motivated
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus
- Medical Insurance (Includes Wellness Incentive)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Company-matched 401K
- Voluntary life and disability plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Complimentary chocolate tastings throughout the year
- Discount on all products
Founded in 1987, L.A. Burdick Chocolates is an artisan chocolatier dedicated to handcrafting European-inspired chocolates, pastries, and beverages. It has been praised for making one of the best chocolates and hot chocolates in the U.S. by Food & Wine, Zagat, Bloomberg, Travel Leisure, among others. L.A. Burdick Chocolates has store locations in Boston, Cambridge, Chicago, New York, Walpole, and Washington, DC and an online store at burdickchocolate.com.
For more information regarding L.A. Burdick Chocolates, explore burdickchocolate.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21
