Inventory Specialist

Description

Boater’s World Marine Centers is seeking a highly organized, detail-driven Inventory Specialist to support the accuracy, visibility, and flow of our major unit inventory at our Bradenton location. This role plays a critical operational and marketing support function by ensuring all boats and motors are correctly received, documented, photographed, listed online, tracked in the Dealer Management System (DMS), and physically located on the lot.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, tech-savvy, highly organized, and comfortable working outdoors while maintaining precise digital records.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, update, and manage all website listings for boats, motors, repowers, and packaged units
• Ensure model specifications, pricing, photos, and descriptions are accurate and properly populate from the Dealer Management System (DMS)
• Take high-quality photographs of all major units for online listings and marketing use
• Build and maintain boat packages and repower engine listings
• Inspect inbound major unit deliveries for transit damage and verify VIN/HIN numbers upon receipt
• Utilize the barcode labeling system to tag all major units and perform monthly inventory scanning for accuracy
• Maintain virtual and physical lot accuracy by updating lot locations in the DMS
• Actively assist with lot organization and physically locate units as needed
• Communicate discrepancies, damages, or data issues promptly to management
• Support sales and management teams with real-time inventory visibility

Requirements

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work both outdoors and in a fast-paced office environment
• Strong comfort with computer systems, digital platforms, and inventory software
• Ability to follow structured processes for tracking, verification, and audits
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to lift, walk, bend, and work around boats and marine equipment
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Experience

• Dealership or marine industry experience
• Inventory control, lot operations, or logistics background
• Experience with Dealer Management Systems (Lightspeed, IDS, etc.)
• Photography or online listing experience

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, PTO)
• Stable, growing organization with advancement opportunities
• Hands-on role in a fast-growing marine dealership