Inventory Controller & Asset Protection Manager - NAM

Salomon • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Inventory Controller and Asset Protection Manager is responsible for protecting company inventory, assets, and profitability across the North American organization. The role establishes and manages scalable inventory control and asset protection strategies to improve inventory accuracy, reduce shrink and operational risk, and support consistent execution across stores and new store openings. In partnership with Retail Operations, Store Leadership, HR, and Legal, this leader develops processes, procedures, controls, reporting, and training for a growing store fleet. The role uses data and field insights to identify risks, drive corrective actions, and promote accountability and operational excellence.

The position is based in New York, NY, reports to the Director, Retail Operations - NAM, and involves travel of up to 50% across North American retail stores. It includes inventory control, asset protection and shrink prevention, new store opening processes, and training and field partnership. Success includes stores opening on schedule and on budget with high operational readiness, clear cross-functional accountability, continuous improvement in new store opening processes, and well-equipped store teams.

The estimated base salary range is $110,000 to $130,000 USD, depending on market location and factors such as skills, experience, education, and training. The role also includes a competitive bonus program and benefits package. The physical demands include regular travel, talking, and hearing; frequent sitting, standing, and walking; and occasional kneeling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and lifting up to 30 pounds. The work environment is usually moderately noisy and may include varying noise levels from moderate to loud, as well as flashes of light.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Project Management, Operations, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience managing retail store openings, remodels, or similar large-scale operational projects.
• Proven ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management capabilities, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project, or comparable tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage both strategic planning and hands-on execution.
• Adaptable and proactive, and comfortable operating in a rapidly growing, evolving environment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with construction processes, permitting workflows, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Establish inventory control standards, policies, and processes across the retail organization.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, store audits, and root-cause analysis.
• Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies, transfers, receiving issues, and system or process gaps.
• Partner with Planning, Allocation, Supply Chain, and Store Operations to improve inventory flow.
• Develop reporting KPIs to monitor inventory accuracy and operational performance.
• Develop and execute a North American retail asset protection strategy.
• Monitor and analyze shrink, theft, fraud, operational losses, and other inventory risks.
• Establish store-level controls and compliance standards to minimize loss.
• Conduct audits and investigations and partner with store leadership on corrective actions.
• Build awareness and accountability around asset protection throughout the organization.
• Establish inventory processes, security standards, POS controls, and operational procedures for new store openings.
• Develop standardized, scalable processes to support retail expansion.
• Train store leaders and associates on inventory accuracy, shrink prevention, cash handling, and asset protection.
• Spend meaningful time in stores to identify opportunities and reinforce standards.
• Partner with Area and Store Managers to create accountability for inventory loss and results.
• Promote a culture in which inventory is viewed as a critical company asset.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• 15 paid annual holidays and 3 floating holidays.
• Half-day Fridays for 6 months of the year.
• Employee discount on company products and sister brands, including Arc’teryx, Armada, Atomic, and Wilson.
• “Powder Bell” powder days throughout the winter season.
• Yearly health and wellness stipend for physical, emotional, or mental health.
• Opportunities to engage in the community and with industry partners.
• Competitive bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager