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Qualifications

• 1+ years industry experience or equivalent
• Ability to work with computer programs associated with the performance of the position
• Requires the ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Must be a proactive self-starter and self-learner
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment and be able to adapt to rapidly changing priorities
• Must be able to handle confidential and/or sensitive information in a professional manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be a team player with the ability to work with a variety of people at all levels
• Be able to communicate and effectively interact with Vendors
• Up to date with current industry trends
• Ability to generate inventory turns and product movement
• Ability to ensure low out-of-stocks by monitoring stock levels forecasting effectively
• Ability to review and analyze inventory
• Ability to communicate new product information to team members
• MS Office environment experience required, e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point)
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must have the ability to work and make decisions independently
• Promote and maintain a positive, professional environment
• Adequate dress code standards governing appearance
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Analytical and attention to detail to maintain precise standards

Job Duties

• Maintains an up-to-date Task & Duty Processes notebook for this position to be utilized by backup personnel in case of extended or unexpected absences
• Know our breweries pull date system and recognize out-of-code items
• Purchase beer from breweries according to schedule
• Check and maintain beer inventory daily
• Purchase and sell beer from/to other distributors as necessary
• Arrange transportation to and from the breweries
• Consolidate our breweries loads to company warehouses on a weekly basis
• Periodically check truck rates for cost reliability
• Work with accounting to file claims with breweries and trucking companies as needed and follow up on credits received
• Prepare the monthly forecast
• Prepare depletion reports for suppliers
• Prepare the weekly code date report / out-of-stock
• Attend a weekly staff meeting to review and discuss inventory issues with other departments
• Communicate with the warehouse about incoming loads and other status
• Track orders and make order changes when needed
• Track forecasts to prevent any future problems
• Arrange transportation for Wichita Beer's weekly beer order and help with close dates
• Communicate with area sales managers concerning inventory problems such as date
• Attend company meetings as requested
• Follows company policies & procedures
• Maintain open and clear communications with the managers and other employees of the company
• Maintain forward thinking and bring positive feedback and ideas to the General Manager
• Have a positive attitude about the company and all of your fellow employees when in discussions with others