Inventory Control Manager, Retail

Vuori Clothing•Carlsbad, CA

51d

About The Position

As Vuori expands our retail footprint, we are seeking an Inventory Control Manager for Retail Operations to be a driving force in ensuring accuracy and integrity across our stores. This role will focus on delivering flawless inventory processes that keep our shelves stocked, our teams confident, and our customers inspired. You'll balance strategy and execution - guiding store teams on best practices, overseeing retail audits, and championing tools and processes that keep inventory precise and reliable. This is about more than numbers: it's about creating clarity, building with intention, and empowering store teams to deliver extraordinary customer experiences.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in retail inventory control, store operations, or related fields.
Strong knowledge of retail systems, POS, and inventory management platforms.
Proven experience leading cycle counts, reconciliations, and audits at the store or district level.
Analytical skills with the ability to translate data into action.
Strong communication with the ability to train, coach, and inspire store teams.
Advanced Excel experience required (Various types of lookups and formulas, pivot tables and charts)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Accounting or similar is preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive Retail Inventory Programs: Design and oversee retail-focused inventory control policies, programs, and systems from HQ.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Retail Operations, Asset Protection, and Finance to align on goals, minimize losses, and protect product flow.
Create Clarity Through Reporting: Develop dashboards and KPIs that provide visibility into retail inventory accuracy, shrink, and process compliance.
Champion Continuous Improvement: Identify systemic issues across stores, lead root cause analysis, and implement scalable solutions.
Protect What Matters: Collaborate with Asset Protection on audits, compliance reviews, and risk mitigation strategies.
Build With Intention: Streamline workflows for receiving, transfers, cycle counts, and adjustments to ensure efficiency and consistency.
Communicate Bravely: Act as the primary point of escalation for store-related inventory challenges, providing clear solutions and direction.
Celebrate Wins: Recognize improvements, share success stories, and reinforce a culture of accountability, clarity, and fun.