Retail Inventory Manager, Accessories & Apparel - Fleet Feet

As the Retail Inventory Manager, Accessories & Apparel, you will play a critical role in successfully managing accessories and apparel assortments in company stores. You will allocate vendor assortments to ensure proper inventory levels to support our sales targets. You will be the main purchasing point of contact for select stores and will provide store feedback to the buying team and other departments. Assist the local markets with regional events as well as participate in quarterly market travel to support company stores. You will collaborate closely with Retails Ops, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Finance, Human Resources, and Store Management.

We believeRunning Changes Everything. If you believe that, too, we want to talk. With more than 270 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.

• Accurately implement 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 analysis
• Manage store in stocks, Distribution Center (DC) stockouts, and non-model inventory, escalating issues to Buying / Retail Inv Manager as needed
• Manage 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
• Utilize model targets to help manage product lifecycle appropriately based on seasonality
• Execute allocations for promotions and expos/events; analyze performance and share results with team
• Execute ad hoc Purchase Order submission to vendor, with alignment from Buying & Sr. Retail Inventory Management
• Communicate regularly with stores, district managers and Operating Partners to identify 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, instock %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 %
• Instock %

Report Ownership

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

• Good communication
• Proficient in Excel
• Detail Oriented
• Collaboration
• Time Management

Perks

• High energy and fun atmosphere
• Training and advancement opportunities within the Fleet Feet brand
• Exciting professional development opportunities, including a mentorship program, talent development initiatives, employee resource groups, a monthly learning opportunities on diverse topics.
• 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.