Retail Inventory Manager

Overview
To create a unique, memorable, and inspirational customer experience; encompassing the Aviator Nation lifestyle and brand image, while executing all store operations and goals, resulting in driving sales and ensuring a profitable store. The Inventory Manager will maintain appropriate store stock levels through reporting and tracking sales weekly, as well as organize and maintain back stock up to Aviator Nation's standards. They will work closely with the Visual Merchandiser to ensure new merchandise is put onto the sales floor promptly, and ensure merchandise is promptly sorted and back stocked. The Inventory Manager will conduct and lead all company processes that help to maintain accurate inventory numbers.
Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Store Manager & the store's Ordering Manager
• Uphold all company Policies and Procedures
• Work with the Visual Merchandiser to ensure new collections and items are promptly displayed on the sales floor
• Lead Quarterly inventory counts, cycle counts, inventory spot checks, and RA's
• Lead and delegate shipment processing in a timely manner
• Create and check in PO's
• Initiate, lead, and delegate audits as needed or as requested of national IM
• Initiate bin audits as needed
• Work with the Ordering Manager to ensure orders are being placed as often as needed to keep full stock in store as much as production allows
• Make sure third party items are stocked and are ordered as needed
• Ensure daily fills are done throughout the day and sales floor is always full
• Work closely with the Store Manager to ensure store is fully stocked at all times with top selling items
• Run weekly reports to ensure you have the best selling product for your store
• Train and educate the staff on all accessible inventory policies and training processes
• Assist with monthly meetings with store staff, participate in monthly Managers Meetings & Production meetings
• Assist with setting up and organizing all major events held at your store location
• Consistently offer continual feedback to your team and demonstrate accountability
• Motivate and inspire the store team through a strong store presence and lead by example
• Communicate product performance observations and offer feedback to Store Manager
• Maintain an awareness of apparel and accessory trends, in relevance to our store environment
• Encourage folding, deep cleaning, and filling sales floor any moment of downtime
• Communicate to your team about changes and update senior management about your store's successes and areas needing attention
• Engage team involvement and offer strategic planning for various tasks
• Promote and maintain a high standard for overall staff safety, customer experience, operations and driving sales
• Assist with omni-channel sales and fulfillment process
• May be asked to partake in studio/store photoshoots for our social media accounts
• Assist with social media posts (i.e., taking photos of product, modeling clothing for photos, posting to our social media accounts)
• Follow all social media guidelines when assisting with social media

Skills, Abilities & Requirements

• Open and flexible availability - available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must be full-time
• Must be knowledgeable of all SKU's and third party items
• Must have an understanding of product trends for the store
• Work efficiently during eight (8) to nine (9) hour shifts
• Promote a sense of ownership and delegation
• Superior customer service and hospitality skills
• Must consistently arrive to each shift with high energy and enthusiasm
• Outstanding communication skills and be able to work with a wide range of personalities
• Confident presentation ability, excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good organizational skills, high energy, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency required to meet deadlines and work productively in a team environment
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, and phones

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Must be able to kneel, bend, reach, climb and stand for long durations of time
• Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 30lbs
• Strong sensory skills - good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity

Compensation
The expected pay range for this position is based on experience and location. Expected pay range is: $22-$25/hr
The responsibilities described are inclusive of this position but are not limited to those listed here. The expectations and duties of this position may change at any time without notice.
EEO Statement
Aviator Nation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.