Director of Merchandising & Inventory Planning

Tattoo Partners Operations • Mesa, AZ

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About The Position

Club Tattoo is seeking a hands-on merchandising leader specializing in fine jewelry to oversee body jewelry purchasing, inventory planning, and product presentation across its studios. Reporting to the CEO, this role supports sales growth, profitability, and consistent product availability.

Responsibilities

• Lead jewelry purchasing and inventory planning.
• Oversee purchasing, allocation, and replenishment across studios and the central distribution hub.
• Determine when to replenish existing inventory, transfer products between studios, or purchase from vendors.
• Develop core and studio-specific jewelry assortments based on sales trends, client preferences, and local demand.
• Partner with experienced piercers to ensure appropriate materials, sizes, and compatible components.
• Forecast inventory needs and manage purchasing budgets; develop sales, purchasing, and inventory plans by studio, category, and vendor.
• Partner with Finance to manage approved purchasing budgets and maintain essential jewelry availability.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate pricing, order minimums, delivery timelines, payment terms, and return or exchange options.
• Review vendor performance and resolve product defects, shortages, and outstanding credits.
• Monitor sales, margins, and inventory movement to identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Reduce slow-moving stock through studio transfers, vendor returns or exchanges, and approved markdowns.
• Establish inventory standards and controls, including accurate product information and consistent procedures for receiving transfers, returns, and inventory counts.
• Work with Operations and Finance to investigate discrepancies and improve inventory accuracy.
• Establish jewelry display and organization standards that reflect the Club Tattoo brand and support an easy shopping experience.
• Partner with Operations and Training on product education, assortment changes, and client-focused selling.
• Provide regular reports on sales, margins, inventory availability, and purchasing commitments.
• Present assortment reviews, vendor performance, and purchasing recommendations to the CEO and Finance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed