Inventory Specialist

Location: New York

What’s Our Vision and Purpose?
 At Manhattan Beer & Beverage Distributors, our vision is to be the leading beer distributor in the market.
 Imagine building a business from the ground up, with nothing more than 1 truck, 4000 feet of warehouse space, 2 Beer Brands and a lot of determination! Simon Bergson, founder and owner of Manhattan Beer & Beverage Distributors, has done exactly this, growing our business over the last 47 years to exponential heights. Manhattan Beer & Beverage Distributors now has 1.5 million feet of warehouse space, the distribution rights to 300 brands, 400 trucks and services 15 counties.

Our aim is to provide great service to all of our customers from the convenience store owner to our big chain operators, restaurants, bars and hotels.
 Hard work, grit and a “can do” spirit are our hallmarks.
 Come Join Our Family….
 We couldn’t do what we do without our team. Not only do we want to develop our brands and our business, we want to develop our people, making Manhattan Beer & Beverage a great place to work. It doesn’t matter how large we get, we’ll always be family. For this reason, we are committed to your success, coaching and development.
 Our business is growing, and we need smart and talented people like you to help us get where we want to be!
 Opportunity Awaits!
 Are you looking for career growth and a chance to get perspective into an industry from ground zero, gaining valuable supervisory skills? Are you a strong team player with a work ethic second to none? If so, Manhattan Beer & Beverage Distributors is looking for an Inventory Control Specialist.
 This position is ideal for a capable and ambitious individual accustomed to working in a high-volume environment under tight deadlines.

Job Summary:

As an Inventory Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting the Inventory Manager with day-to-day inventory control operations across multiple distribution centers. This position is key to maintaining accurate inventory records, assisting with audits, and support best practices to minimize shrinkage, reduce product loss, and enhance overall efficiency. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure inventory movements, stock accuracy, and loss prevention efforts align with company objectives.

If you thrive in a dynamic, high-volume environment and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Tracking & Management:
Support the Inventory Manager in overseeing daily inventory processes, ensuring accurate stock levels across multiple distribution centers. Assist with tracking and reporting on inventory transfers and stock adjustments.
 Stock Audits & Compliance:
Conduct regular cycle counts, including top 100 SKU counts, and assist in the identification of discrepancies. Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain inventory integrity and minimize inaccuracies.
 Loss Prevention & Shrink Reduction:
Assist in identifying root causes of breakage, shrinkage, and product loss. Support the implementation of corrective actions to mitigate shrink and improve overall inventory accuracy. Report findings and support continuous improvement initiatives.
 Collaborative Support:
Work closely with warehouse, operations, sales, and finance teams to facilitate smooth inventory operations, ensuring alignment with company objectives and minimizing spoilage, theft, and errors.
 Inventory Adjustments:
Assist with inventory adjustments, reporting discrepancies, and ensuring proper documentation of inventory changes. Help authorize and track the destruction of damaged or expired products.
 Reporting Support:
Assist in generating reports on key metrics such as stock levels and inventory discrepancies.
 Training & Process Improvement:
Support training initiatives to educate warehouse teams on best practices, inventory management systems, and loss prevention strategies. Contribute ideas for process improvement to reduce waste, enhance workflow, and improve inventory control procedures.
 Inventory Documentation:
Ensure accurate documentation of inventory activities, stock movements, and related reports to…