Supply Chain Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Supply Chain Clerk

• Location: On-Site | Ashworth Awards | North Attleboro, MA
• Schedule:
  • Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM 
  • 5 days, 8 hours / day, 30 minute lunch
• Reports To: Business Operations Supervisor

About the Role:

• We’re looking for an organized, detail-oriented Supply Chain Clerk to support the purchasing, inventory, logistics, and shipment coordination that keeps our business moving.
• This is a great opportunity for someone with prior purchasing, logistics, inventory, or supply chain experience who enjoys being the person who keeps the details moving > and knows how to follow through when something doesn’t go according to plan.
  
• In this role, you’ll work across departments and with vendors, carriers, and suppliers to make sure materials and products are ordered accurately, tracked closely, and delivered when they’re needed.  You’ll have a hands-on role in quoting items, executing & managing purchase orders, monitoring inventory, tracking shipments, resolving discrepancies, and keeping information accurate in our systems.

What You'll Be Responsible For:

• Purchasing & Vendor Management
  • Create and maintain purchase orders for materials, supplies, and other company needs.
  • Communicate with domestic and international vendors regarding pricing, availability, specifications, production status, and delivery timelines.
  • Research and compare vendors based on quality, pricing, reliability, availability, and lead times.
  • Request and assist with domestic and international quotes.
  • Monitor open purchase orders and proactively follow up to keep orders on schedule.
  • Help resolve vendor and purchasing issues, including pricing, quantity, quality, and delivery discrepancies.
• Logistics & Shipping
  • Coordinate and track incoming and outgoing shipments and maintain accurate shipping schedules.
  • Track domestic and international shipments through UPS, FedEx, DHL, freight providers, and other carriers.
  • Monitor import shipments arriving by air or ocean and maintain appropriate documentation.
  • Communicate shipment status, delays, and delivery information to internal departments and customers as needed.
  • Verify purchasing and shipping invoices for accuracy and help resolve discrepancies.
    
• Inventory & Materials 
  • Monitor inventory levels and help ensure materials are available when needed.
  • Maintain accurate inventory and purchasing records and investigate discrepancies.
  • Inspect incoming materials and products for quantity, accuracy, and visible damage.
  • Coordinate resolutions for incorrect, damaged, or missing materials.
  • Work with Production, Shipping, and Receiving to coordinate material needs.Inventory & Materials
    
• Administration & Cross-Department Coordination
  • Maintain organized records related to purchasing, inventory, quoting, shipments, and vendors.
  • Assist with import/export documentation and tracking duties, tariffs, freight, and related costs.
  • Work with Finance/Bookkeeping to reconcile purchasing invoices and shipping costs.
  • Enter and maintain accurate information in NetSuite/Oracle and other company systems.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Production, Shipping, Receiving, Finance, and other departments to keep orders and materials moving.
  • Provide general administrative support to the Business Operations team.
    

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, logistics, inventory management, order management, or a related field.
• Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.  Additional experience may be considered in place of formal education.
• Experience working with purchase orders, vendors, inventory, shipping, or receiving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience with NetSuite, Oracle, or another ERP/inventory management system preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple orders, vendors, shipments, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work on-site in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  

What Makes You a Great Fit:

You’re someone who:

• Follows through. You don’t just place an order; you make sure it arrives and issues are addressed.
• Catches the details . You notice when a quantity, price, shipment, invoice, or specification doesn’t look right.
• Communicates early. If something is delayed, missing, or at risk, you raise the issue before it becomes a bigger problem.
• Can juggle priorities. You’re comfortable managing multiple vendors, orders, shipments, and deadlines.
• Works well across teams. You understand that supply chain touches nearly every part of a business.
• Takes ownership. You’re comfortable working independently while knowing when to ask for direction.
• Likes solving problems . When something goes wrong, your instinct is to figure out how to fix it.
• Enjoys staying organized. Accurate records, clean systems, and knowing the status of an order matter to you.

About Ashworth Awards:

Ashworth Awards has been a trusted partner in recognition for over 60 years, supporting race directors, event organizers, coaches, and organizations across the country and beyond. We exist to  inspire active and healthful participation in communities > changing the world one medal at a time .

Our work goes beyond products.  We help bring events to life, celebrate achievement, and create meaningful moments of recognition for thousands of people every year.

Compensation:

• $20–$22 per hour , based on experience
• Consistent full-time schedule
• Opportunity to build and improve internal systems

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume along with a brief note describing your experience with keeping purchasing and logistics processes moving.