Inventory Manager
Department: Merchandise
Reports To: Merchandise Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Hire Date: Immediately
Position Summary/Objective:
New Mexico United seeks to hire an Inventory Manager to increase the company’s effectiveness and efficiency. The Inventory Manager will work under the supervision of the Merchandise Manager to plan and implement workflow procedures for fulfilling e-commerce orders, receive shipments, stock stadium, and retail locations, assist with vendor relationships, maintain quality control for new and current merchandise, and interface with all warehouse staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Setting and achieving productivity goals
- Setting up organization systems and creating communication systems within the warehouse
- Direct shipments and resolve logistical challenges by communicating with customers, transportation providers, manufacturers, and suppliers
- Maintain standards for quality control and inspect inventory and packaging before sending orders to the next location
- Strategize inventory volumes and warehouse capacity to maximize productivity
- Improve efficiency while allowing warehouse staff to easily navigate between aisles
- Work in conjunction with technical staff, Merchandise Manager, Retail Manager, and the Chief Business Officer to plan/forecast merchandise needs for the first team, academy, and various retail locations
- In collaboration with the Merchandise Manager and Retail Manager, ideate potential calendar events and changes/updates to the product mix
- Work with the Merchandise Manager to source materials after thorough vendor research and pricing/cost analyses
- Verifying end-of-month inventory counts
- Implementing procedures to reduce shrinkage or displacement of inventory
- Effectively communicate timelines related to the production and delivery of materials
- Other duties as assigned – particularly in the off-season – as assigned based on the skill set of the employee.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years’ experience in warehousing
- 1+ years’ experience in sports organization(s) preferred
- High school diploma or GED, or Associate Degree in Business Operations, Supply Chain Management, or Procurement
- Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to set goals, motivate, and manage conflict
- Good project management skills, including strong decision-making, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities
- Familiarity with inventory control practices and logistics
- Comfortable using inventory management software and other organizational computer applications
- Enthusiasm and ability to work hard to get the desired outcomes
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team environment interacting with multiple departments
- Ability to work long, irregular hours as dictated by scheduling
- Available to work evenings and weekend events when necessary
- Excellent communication skills, positive attitude, great listening skills, and exceptional organizational skills
- Must be able to move 45+ pounds, have stamina, and the ability to walk or stand for long periods of time
PAID Gameday Volunteers
Welcome new and returning Volunteers!
We are back for 2023! We appreciate your continued support and I look forward to seeing you again this season.
We have prepared all of our sign-ups for the season and hope that you can help with one or more areas to make our game days smooth and fun for everyone this year. These are paid volunteer positions ($12.50/hr; sign-ups include an estimated time duration) and you will receive one parking pass. These will be available for pick up at our office at 3500 Central Ave SE, Ste 2, ABQ, NM, 87106 the day before the event. (You will receive a ticket as entry to the stadium. Not all positions will be able to watch the game.)
There are seven different areas of opportunity for you to participate. Each area has its own link to sign up and you will be able to sign up for more than one match day, so be sure to check out the other links if you are able to help out in more than one area. Note: when signing up for multiple slots on a single match day, please be aware that some time slots will overlap. Please feel free to share this email with anyone else you think would like to participate in our match days. If you are signing up for someone else, please submit a separate sign-up with their name and information.
1- Parking Attendants (Need 6 persons per match)
- Sign Up Here:Click Here
- Estimated Time: 4hrs per slot
- Start Time: Varies with each match day. Please refer to the sign up sheet for times.
- Check-In: Meet in the McKernan Hall lobby.
- Point of Contact: Desiree Kim
- Tasks: Direct vehicles to available VIP parking spaces. Scan parking tickets.
2- Field Breakdown (Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.) (Need 15 persons per match)
- Sign Up Here: Click Here
- Estimated Time: 1.5hrs per slot
- Start Time: Varies with each match day. Please refer to the sign up sheet for times.
- Check-In: Field entrance gate on the far North side of the stadium, past the Third Base gate entrance.
- Point of Contact: Clint Gray
- Tasks: Help lift and move field signs, goals, benches (approx. 500 lbs, at least 4-6 people to carry), tarp and turf.
3- Merchandise (Must be able to lift 30+ lbs.) (Need 24 persons per match)
- Sign Up Here: Click Here
- Estimated Time: 5hrs per slot
- Start Time: Varies with each match day. Please refer to the sign up sheet for times.
- Check-In: Meet at Guest Services on the Main Concourse.
- Point of Contact: Joe Carras
- Tasks: Pack merchandise before the match, load/unload at stadium, set up/breakdown of merchandise locations, and sales during the match.
4- Promotional Item Volunteers (Need 8 persons per match. Limited matches.)
- Sign Up Here: Click Here
- Estimated Time: 2hrs per slot
- Start Time: Varies with each match day. Please refer to the sign up sheet for times.
- Check-In: Meet at Guest Services on the Main Concourse.
- Point of Contact: Desiree Kim
- Tasks: Hand out promo items at First Base, Third Base, and McKernan Hall entrances.
5- Wristband Volunteer (Need 5 persons per match)
- Sign Up Here: Click Here
- Estimated Time: 4hrs per slot
- Start Time: Varies with each match day. Please refer to the sign up sheet for times.
- Check-In: Meet at Guest Services on the Main Concourse.
- Point of Contact: Desiree Kim
- Tasks: Hand out wristbands at the Fiesta Deck, Supporters Section, and Community Corner.
6- Stadium Setup (Must be able to lift 30+ lbs.) (Need 8 persons per match)
- Sign Up Here: Click Here
- Estimated Time: 2hrs per slot
- Start Time: Varies with each match day. Please refer to the sign up sheet for times.
- Check-In: Meet at Guest Services desk.
- Point of Contact: Desiree Kim
- Tasks: Setting up tables and chairs throughout the stadium, hanging tifos, and furnishing supplies to various locations.
7- Stadium Breakdown (Must be able to lift 30+ lbs.) (Need 8 persons per match)
- Sign Up Here: Click Here
- Estimated Time: 1.75hrs per slot
- Start Time: 80th minute of the game. Approx. time varies with each match day. Please refer to the sign up sheet for times.
- Check-In: Meet at Guest Services desk.
- Point of Contact: Desiree Kim
- Tasks: Gathering tables and chairs throughout the stadium, taking down tifos, and collecting supplies from various locations.
If this is your first time helping us, a W-9 must be filled out beforehand. All payments will be submitted by check or Venmo. Please indicate how you would like to receive payment on the sign up.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Anna Brody by email at volunteering@newmexicoutd.com or by phone at 505-264-0525.
