Retail Inventory Coordinator, Footwear

Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to join our team as a Retail Inventory Coordinator. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in driving success within the footwear category by managing store inventory health, fostering efficient communication with our retail operations team, and ensuring retail needs are addressed. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Hybrid position with expectations to work 2-3 days per week in the corporate office in Carrboro, NC
We believe Running Changes Everything. If you believe that, too, we want to talk. With more than 260 stores and a robust e-commerce site, Fleet Feet is the largest running retailer in the country. Catering to more than runners, we pride ourselves on having an inclusive environment! We believe it's a privilege to serve and remain committed to delivering unmatched service and support when outfitting customers in everything they need to have a successful run, whether that's introducing them to their new favorite running shoes, socks, or gear, or inviting them to our next training program run. We like to keep things high-spirited, fast-paced, and fun. We don't mind wearing more than a few hats and stepping in to help out wherever is needed. We are a group of knowledgeable and hardworking individuals who work, sweat, and live passionately. We run together to solve a problem, reach a goal, get encouraged, and champion our brand every single day. We are in full pursuit to find hardworking people to join us on our quest and bring our core values to life.
Responsibilities

• Complete Vendor allocations of merchandise to stores to ensure accurate inventory levels, in support of store inventory and sales targets
• Adjust allocations prior to auto-ARP run based on issues/opportunities highlighted in an analysis
• Handle store in stocks, Distribution Center (DC) stockouts, and non-model inventory, advancing issues to Buying / Retail Inv Manager as needed
• Lead store merchandise delivery, transfers, RTVs, and RAs to ensure efficient store inventory levels
• Review upcoming schedule for inbound with Operations and Buying for inbound/outbound forecast and DC performance
• Review Vendor to Store inventory needs, summarize analysis for weekly meeting with Buying
• Apply model targets to help run product lifecycle appropriately based on seasonality
• Implement allocations for promotions and expos/events; analyze performance and share results with team
• Complete ad hoc Purchase Order submission to the vendor, with alignment from Buying & Retail Inventory Management
• Communicate regularly with stores, district managers, and Operating Partners to see opportunities and share information cross-functionally
• Review upcoming launches, assortment changes, out-of-stock issues, capacity issues, store highlights, etc. weekly with Buying and Stores
• Review vendor store sales and region store performance in weekly Inventory Sync, including productivity analysis, end-of-life monitoring, in stock%s, WOS, etc.
• Develop knowledge of geographic and store-attribute performance and trends through data analysis and field communication
• Support Buying with seasonal analysis of size-selling ratios
• Participate in quarterly market/store travel

Accountable KPIs (Vendor-Region-Store Level)

• Inventory Forecast VP (variance to plan)
• WOS (weeks of stock)
• Sell-Through %
• In stock%

Report Ownership

• Weekly Vendor ARP Summary Report
• Weekly Allocations Tool
• Weekly Region Performance Report

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of multi-door retail experience required.
• 2+ years of Purchasing and/or Planning experience preferred.
• RICS Point of Sale experience preferred.
• NetSuite experience preferred.
• Experience with data input and analysis in an inventory allocation tool preferred.
• Strong eye for business and retail industry knowledge.
• Problem solver who enjoys challenges and takes pride in crafting the right solution.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to listen and adapt.
• Communicates authoritatively with the team, stores, and vendors.
• Outspoken self-starter with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Consistent record of working independently.
• Willing to go above and beyond when needed.
• Ability to travel 25% to Retail Store/ Market depending on company needs.
• Carrboro, NC based with flexible working days/hour.

Perks:

• High energy and fun atmosphere
• Training and advancement opportunities within the Fleet Feet brand
• Robust benefits package (medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Employee Assistance Program, and more)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan for all part and full-time employees (Age 21+) with 4% employer matching and immediate vesting (company-owned stores)
• Community involvement and community service activities
• Training Program and Product Discounts
• Passionate team members
• Check out our Fleet Feet Benefits Summary for full-time employees averaging 30+ hours/week at company-owned stores

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe having diverse teams in which everyone brings their whole self to Fleet Feet is key to our success. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. That is why we value diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices, our culture, and our engagement with the community. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives.
Additional Requirements: Position requires occasional moving around with light (1-10lbs.) carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling. The position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access files, office equipment, etc. The position is mostly sedentary and requires the employee to have close visual acuity to perform job requirements. The position requires frequent communication with team members and repetitive motion with the hands, wrists and/or fingers while constantly utilizing a computer. This position is located within an office environment and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Fleet Feet utilizes E-Verify in all corporate and company-operated stores as part of the hiring process.