Commercial & Inventory Manager — Parts & Accessories

Mike's Bikes•Novato, CA

6h•$78,000 - $82,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Mike’s Bikes is seeking a Commercial & Inventory Manager — Parts & Accessories to own the total buy for all rider needs beyond the bike, including components, tires, helmets, apparel, tools, electronics, and more. This role involves aggregating store-level SKU selections into a regional buy, managing purchase orders across a diverse vendor base, and running weekly allocations to stores. The manager will be responsible for vendor terms, total purchase order volume, and commercial commitments, acting as a crucial checkpoint for order accuracy and budget adherence. This is a new position within the Purchasing team, which operates under a Hybrid Purchasing Model where process owners manage stages of the buying cycle end-to-end, and specialists focus on specific product departments or regions. All roles report to the Director of Purchasing.

Requirements

Ideally 5+ years of experience in purchasing, buying, replenishment, or inventory planning.
Knowledge of bike parts, components, and cycling accessories; shop or service experience is a plus.
Comfort managing thousands of SKUs and many vendors simultaneously.
Strong analytical skills, including understanding of reorder points, fill rates, sell-through, and inventory turn.
Excellent negotiation and vendor relationship management skills.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects.
Proficiency with ERP / inventory management systems, Excel or Google Sheets, and Google Workspace.
Ability to read, comprehend, and explain documents such as vendor agreements, purchase orders, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals in English.
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

Bicycle, outdoor, or specialty retail experience preferred.
Shop or service experience is a big plus.

Responsibilities

Roll up store-level SKU selections into one regional buy for the category, incorporating DC-held stock.
Conduct pre-order conflict checks for overlapping requests, budget limits, and vendor minimums, resolving issues with store-level owners.
Create, submit, and edit stock purchase orders, including recurring replenishment for a high SKU count.
Source new SKUs or additional units to fill assortment gaps when reallocation is insufficient.
Monitor category margin levels in real-time and execute strategic pricing adjustments, markdowns, and promotions to achieve gross margin targets and maximize revenue.
Track product velocity and sell-through rates across all channels, implementing proactive clear-outs or gap-fills based on seasonal trends and model-year transitions.
Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and E-commerce teams to design and execute commercial campaigns, promotional pushes, store placement strategies, and supplier-funded marketing initiatives.
Maximize financial performance by leveraging vendor incentives, back-end volume rebates, terms, co-op marketing funds, and special buy opportunities.
Run weekly P&A allocations from distribution centers to stores based on store-level selections and inventory targets.
Manage stock balancing between regions and distribution centers to ensure adequate inventory for stores.
Maintain distribution center stock availability for store replenishment by working with Demand & Supply on reorder points.
Execute against open-to-buy, net working capital, and inventory health targets, including management of aged and slow-moving SKUs.
Coordinate incoming shipments with vendors against the plan set by Demand & Supply.
Own vendor terms, total PO volume, and the total commercial commitment for P&A brands and distributors.
Resolve issues such as delays, unit shortages, and damage, working with Purchasing Operations.
Plan new product introductions, line reviews, SKU rationalization, closeouts, and build sales plans around them.
Execute the category commercial plan, including terms, promotions, and incentives, ensuring pricing accuracy.
Support the Director in executive vendor negotiations and contribute to department strategy.
Drive P&A category financial performance, including revenue, margin, units, and margin percentage.