Assistant Manager, Inventory
About The Position
The Operations team manages our worldwide distribution network and is responsible for authenticating our sneakers, fulfilling orders and ensuring on-time delivery to buyers. Through our technological innovation and logistical efficiency, you will join a team that prides itself on being the most trusted marketplace in the industry while shipping and processing tens of millions of products for our global buyers and sellers. In this role, you will: Understand daily operational and strategic goals and proactively call out risks or issues that could prevent the team from meeting their goals Responsible for the outcomes of the Inventory team, including Shrink KPIs, inventory unit accuracy, process accuracy, loss prevention Proactively works to increase employee engagement by modeling GOAT Group's core values and promoting a culture of safety and teamwork Oversee the people management and development of the Inventory team, including coaching employees to meet operational goals, performance management, training and personnel escalations Take full ownership of on-hands products in their physical and systematic locations Utilize data to analyze business trends, create impactful new processes and develop network solutions in collaboration with the Engineering team Support SOP creation for proper Quality Control expectations within Inventory Support the creation of a 3-6 month visibility of succession and headcount (HC) needs for the Inventory team Maintain flexibility for additional projects and adapt to evolving processes, fostering a proactive team attitude Work in a dynamic warehouse environment with heavy equipment
Requirements
- 3+ years of leadership experience, including training and developing teams of 10+ staff members
- Extensive background in high-volume inventory control, with 2-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the sneaker industry
- Advanced in order fulfillment, fulfillment support, order picking and all inbound/outbound mechanisms
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Advanced proficiency in Google Docs, Excel and SQL
- Ability to multitask and prioritize efficiently
- Strong problem-solving ability with a keen eye for accuracy and detail
- Ability to work while standing and walking, including lifting up to 50 lbs
- Availability and willingness to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays, during peak periods to meet business demands
Nice To Haves
- preferably in the sneaker industry
Responsibilities
- Understand daily operational and strategic goals and proactively call out risks or issues that could prevent the team from meeting their goals
- Responsible for the outcomes of the Inventory team, including Shrink KPIs, inventory unit accuracy, process accuracy, loss prevention
- Proactively works to increase employee engagement by modeling GOAT Group's core values and promoting a culture of safety and teamwork
- Oversee the people management and development of the Inventory team, including coaching employees to meet operational goals, performance management, training and personnel escalations
- Take full ownership of on-hands products in their physical and systematic locations
- Utilize data to analyze business trends, create impactful new processes and develop network solutions in collaboration with the Engineering team
- Support SOP creation for proper Quality Control expectations within Inventory
- Support the creation of a 3-6 month visibility of succession and headcount (HC) needs for the Inventory team
- Maintain flexibility for additional projects and adapt to evolving processes, fostering a proactive team attitude
- Work in a dynamic warehouse environment with heavy equipment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
