Global Merchandise Manager

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Are you someone who...

• is looking to apply inventory management/logistics skills with a company that seeks to have a positive impact on the community?
• wants to be a part of a collaborative team?
• is eager to grow with a flexible and thriving company with a great culture?
• is looking for a hybrid schedule (combination of in-person & remote work)?

Then keep reading!
The Stronger Youth Brands is looking for a detail and process-oriented Global Merchandise Manager to maintain and grow the merchandise offerings we provide to our Little Kickers franchise partners across the globe! Via purchasing, receiving, processing orders, logistics, forecasting, and customer service this role ensures the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of our franchise communities merchandise needs - including apparel, on-field equipment, season prizes, and more!
Stronger Youth Brands ("SYB") is a franchising platform offering diversified, high-quality child-centric enrichment programming to discerning families. Our growing team supports over 400 Soccer Shots franchises (US & Canada) and Little Kickers franchises (Global) running intro-to-soccer programs for kids ages 2-8.
We serve over 500,000 kids each year in North America alone, and we're growing!
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Procurement & Inventory
  • Create & submit purchase orders.
  • Monitor and optimize inventory levels (incorporating lead times, buying patterns, etc.)
  • Perform regular inventory counts.
  • Maintain warehouse and shipping supplies stock.
• Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Use historical data, anticipated growth, and trends to forecast stocking needs & budgets.
• Vendor Management
  • Facilitate exchanges and returns.
  • Resolve order/product issues
• Order Fulfillment & Logistics
  • Pack & ship orders accurately and timely in our warehouse and manage a 3rd party fulfillment center.
  • Coordinate deliveries and pick-ups
  • Facilitate returns and exchanges.
• Customer Service
  • Communicate with franchise partners about their orders
  • Answer product questions
  • Assist with communication with our franchise community about inventory and ordering deadlines
• Assist with any special projects/initiatives relating to inventory!

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree, or associate degree in a relevant field
• 7 + years of experience working in a purchasing/procurement role preferred.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite

We're looking for hard-working, team players who are:

• Passionate about the Soccer Shots mission
• A Core Value fit
• Friendly and customer service-oriented
• Extremely Organized
• Self-starters
• Strong critical thinkers
• Acutely aware of how inventory processes help the company to reach business goals
• Solutions-oriented
• Timely and accurate communication
• Resourceful and proactive
• Direct, engaging, and, relational

Please note that this position has physical demands including routinely climbing ladders and requires the ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs.
Come work for Stronger Youth Brands and experience our:

• flexible hybrid work schedules
• hard-working, driven and friendly team
• top-notch company culture

Apply now!
Compensation: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
ABOUT US - Stronger Youth Brands
Stronger Youth Brands ("SYB") is a franchising platform, which offers diversified, high-quality child-centric enrichment programming to discerning families! SYB currently manages two brands: Soccer Shots and Little Kickers.
Our caring team is dedicated to ensuring that our franchise locations are supported and have everything they need to execute our amazing program - everything from marketing support to technology, and business coaching to inventory. Our franchise communities are growing, with more locations opening every year!
Daily, we strive to achieve our vision of providing a beloved growth experience for every child; a remarkable experience for every family.
Our North American HQ office is located in Middletown, Pennsylvania, US.
Soccer Shots
Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program for children ages 2-8 with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children's lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum, and communication. We're a franchise system, with over 200 locations through North America! Our vision is to provide a beloved growth experience for every child, a remarkable experience for every family.
Little Kickers
Little Kickers was founded in the UK in 2002 as a program to get young pre-school aged children involved in and enjoying sport. Now, with 250+ franchises in over 25 countries, Little Kickers is a global leader in providing high quality football (American Soccer) skills, and important preschool learning to children - more than just soccer.
What's it like at SYB?
Our amazing, friendly and responsive staff includes experts in sales, marketing, technology, field support, education, event planning, and potentially YOU! We're a small team of 40+ unique individuals with different interests, backgrounds, and skillsets all working collaboratively toward a common goal that we're all passionate about - serving children!
Collectively we contribute to a fun and strong team culture, centered around our company Core Values: We Care, We Own it, and We're Stronger Together.
As a fast growing organization, we recognize how important things like culture, giving/receiving feedback, transparency, and recognition are to our team's development and joint success!
*2022 - Ranked #49 in Best Places to Work in PA survey (by Best Companies Group)
*2023 - Ranked #27 in Best Places to Work in PA survey (by Best Companies Group)
So what are you waiting for? Apply to join us, today!