Beacon Hill Books and Cafe

This position requires exceptional organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities with professionalism. The inventory manager will be in charge of restocking and organizing all non-book merchandise at Beacon Hill Books, and will also help with organizational projects both around the store and in off-site storage spaces as necessary.

Please note: this is a physical job that requires being on your feet and lifting heavy boxes. Candidates must be able to lift boxes up to 50lbs and must be able to be on their feet for long periods of time.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage store inventory of non-book merchandise and complete detailed weekly reports for reorder, using Trello.
• Complete reordering for all non-book merchandise.
• Evaluate the store’s inventory and organization systems, including all offsite locations, and work to improve efficiency, when possible.
• Develop new or additional tracking/organizational systems to optimize inventory control when inefficient systems are identified.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to store management, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming, and organized work environment by proactively supporting general office and store maintenance, including tidying common areas, restocking supplies, and assisting with general upkeep as needed to ensure a professional and inviting atmosphere for staff and customers.
• Oversee all large shipments and deliveries promptly and efficiently, coordinating delivery to offsite locations when necessary.
• Handle the majority of non-book merchandise restocking and organization of all non-book overstock.
• Assist bookstore managers with publisher returns when needed.
• Analyze various suppliers to ensure the company is receiving the best cost-effective deals.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Critical-thinking skills to establish action plans and routinely assess their effectiveness.
• Problem-solving skills to anticipate problems before they happen and handle them appropriately when they do.
• Experience using Excel or Google sheets.
• Experience in supply chain management, operations, bookstore receiving, or other related fields is preferred.

Beacon Hill Books & Cafe is a cherished neighborhood hangout, where a lovingly curated selection of reads meets a warm, inviting atmosphere, lively pop-ups, literary events, and a full-range menu of locally sourced fare. This shop is our love letter to Boston. It’s a place to gather, discover, learn, and most of all, enjoy. Whether you’re joining friends for afternoon tea, settling in solo with a book and a seasonal dish, or just taking in the charm of the space, we’re here for it all. It takes a village to open a bookstore, and a community to make it thrive.