Shipping & Receiving Inventory Coordinator

Position Summary:

The Shipping & Receiving Inventory Coordinator is responsible for the daily coordination and management of finished goods inventory and point-of-sale (POS) materials following production and throughout the shipping process. This position ensures inventory activities are conducted in compliance with company policies, food safety standards, government regulations, and industry best practices.

The Shipping & Receiving Inventory Coordinator also supports the Logistics Manager in coordinating production, shipping, returns, freight planning, and other logistics activities for Abita Brewing Company products. This role works closely with Production, Logistics, Accounting, Marketing, contract partners, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate inventory management and efficient movement of products and materials. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Finished Goods Inventory and Shipments:

• Oversee and maintain accurate daily inventory records for finished products and point-of-sale materials.

• Assist with reviewing customer orders and inventory requirements, including Crescent Crown orders.

• Manage product returns and maintain destruction logs and support documentation for accounting.

• Communicate and coordinate with Accounts Payable (AP), contract companies, and other business partners regarding:

  • Finished goods inventory

  • Bills of Lading (BOLs)

  • Truck scheduling and loading documentation

  • Inventory and shipping records required for accounting

• Process all point-of-sale orders and prepare materials for shipment.

• Manage pallet inventory and coordinate pallet orders to support production requirements.

• Assist the Marketing Department with donation requests, special events, and related planning and execution.

• Ensure inventory, shipping, and receiving documentation is complete, accurate, and maintained according to company procedures. 

Logistics Support & Backup:

• Provide accurate, up-to-date inventory counts and relevant logistics notes for production meetings.

• Serve as a backup and support resource for the Logistics Manager in coordinating product shipments using Abita trucks and contracted freight carriers.

• Assist with shipment preparation and transportation coordination, including:

  • Printing shipping documentation and preparing trucks for loading

  • Assigning purchase orders (POs) to contracted carriers

  • Preparing and distributing weekly transportation plans to contract companies

  • Coordinating seasonal and limited-release shipments and production runs

  • Planning dunnage pickups and pallet returns

• Assist the Logistics Manager with additional logistics, shipping, receiving, and warehouse responsibilities as needed.

• Collaborate with warehouse, production, transportation, and other departments to ensure timely and accurate movement of products and materials.

• Identify inventory or shipping issues and communicate them promptly to the appropriate personnel.

Working Conditions

The work environment and physical demands described below are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Typical workweek is approximately 45 hours; hours may vary based on business needs or emergencies.

• Professional conduct and appearance are required at all times.

• Position requires extended periods of standing, walking, and/or sitting.

• Regularly requires bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and lifting products and materials weighing up to 40 pounds.

• Requires routine pushing, pulling, arm rotation and extension, and upper-body movement.

• May require occasional work from elevated heights.

• May involve exposure to varying temperatures and warehouse/environmental conditions.

• Must be able to properly wear and use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including ear protection, gloves, safety boots, and other equipment as required.

Supervision of Others

This position is responsible for the supervision and coordination of Warehouse and Truck Driving personnel and ensures assigned employees follow company policies, safety procedures, and operational standards.

Education/Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in inventory management, logistics, shipping/receiving, warehousing, or a brewery/manufacturing environment may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Previous experience in a brewery, beverage, manufacturing, logistics, or warehouse environment preferred.

• Knowledge of transportation operations and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations preferred.

• Knowledge of safe work practices, workplace safety policies, and operational procedures.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify, investigate, and resolve inventory or operational issues.

• Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong organizational, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and related applications.

• Must be at least 21 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.

Abita Brewing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

REQUIREMENTS

Abita Beverage Group is a vertically integrated beverage platform that specializes in craft beer, spirits, RTD innovation, non-alc and scalable contract production.