The Sensory Product Design Operations Support Co-op is responsible for maintaining product and material inventory for the Sensory R&D Product Design department at the Boston Brewery. The position will be responsible for ensuring R&D samples are shipped and delivered to Sensory partner facilities and BBC coworkers in a timely manner, and maintaining Sensory labs.

Responsibilities:

Inventory Management

• Manage product inventory - intake, catalogue, and maintain inventory of samples delivered to the Boston-based Product Design R&D team from production facilities and partners
• Utilize pallet jacks (and forklift if certified) as required to keep samples organized
• Maintain inventory of competitor products for use in development activities
• Develop and update inventory and related SOPs

Shipping and Logistics Coordination

• Execute all Product Design R&D shipment requests for Boston locations, including product samples to consumer testing facilities and vendors, and all freight shipments
• Support receiving activities at the Boston Brewery
• Communicate and document shipment information utilizing established systems
• Coordinate samples between Boston Beer locations to support Product Design R&D testing
• Assist with product procurement of competitor products

Building and Office Management Support

• Support company cross-location company culture initiatives
• Maintain proper inventory levels as needed for: Product Design R&D lab spaces, shipping and warehousing needs, and all office supplies
• Ensure all kitchen supplies, snacks, and beverages are restocked as needed
• Oversee upkeep common spaces and ensure cleanliness standards are met
• Point of contact for consolidated supply and material ordering from selected vendors
• Assist Strategic Operations team members to ensure all building needs are met, including but not limited to: IT systems, security, and general building services

Product Design R&D Team Member

• Assist with planning and execution of high-level tastings
• Assist with event planning and execution for Product Design R&D department
• Assist as needed with internal testing at all Boston Beer facilities as coordinated by the Strategic Operations team

General Responsibilities

• Communicate concise informative reports on total inventory
• Proactively identify opportunities to create efficiencies
• Promote high level of achievement within a professional work environment
• Ensure compliance with GMP and Food Safety protocols
• Develop excellent interdepartmental relationships with key stakeholders
• Liaise with other co-op functions throughout Product Design R&D to enhance collaboration and ensure department needs are met

Observe and practice all Department/Brewery Procedures - including wearing proper PPE, safety, and sanitation equipment as required