Retail Inventory Coordinator, Accessories & Apparel

Fleet Feet • Carrboro, NC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fleet Feet is seeking a highly organized and proactive Retail Inventory Coordinator to support the accessories and apparel category. The role manages store inventory health, coordinates with retail operations, and ensures retail needs are addressed. The ideal candidate has strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and knowledge of the retail industry.

This is a hybrid position based in Carrboro, North Carolina, with an expectation of working in the office three days per week. Candidates must live within commuting distance or be willing to relocate. Travel may be required up to 25% based on company needs.

Requirements

• Two or more years of multi-location retail experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong business acumen and knowledge of the retail industry.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a solutions-oriented approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to listen and adapt.
• Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with internal teams, stores, and vendors.
• Proactive self-starter with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Willingness to provide additional support when business needs require it.
• Ability to travel up to 25% based on company needs.
• Must live within commuting distance of Carrboro, North Carolina, or be willing to relocate.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of purchasing and/or planning experience.
• RICS point-of-sale experience.
• NetSuite experience.
• Experience entering and analyzing data within an inventory allocation tool.

Responsibilities

• Complete vendor merchandise allocations to stores to maintain appropriate inventory levels and support store inventory and sales targets.
• Adjust allocations before automated replenishment based on identified issues and opportunities.
• Monitor store in-stock levels, Distribution Center stockouts, and non-model inventory, escalating issues to the Buying team or Retail Inventory Manager as needed.
• Coordinate merchandise deliveries, transfers, vendor returns, and return authorizations to support efficient store inventory levels.
• Review upcoming inbound and outbound schedules with Operations and Buying to support forecasting and monitor Distribution Center performance.
• Analyze vendor-to-store inventory needs and summarize findings for weekly meetings with the Buying team.
• Apply inventory model targets to manage product lifecycles based on seasonality.
• Implement allocations for promotions, expos, and other events; analyze performance and share results with appropriate teams.
• Submit ad hoc purchase orders to vendors with approval from Buying and Retail Inventory Management.
• Communicate regularly with stores, District Managers, and Operating Partners to identify opportunities and share information across teams.
• Review upcoming product launches, assortment changes, out-of-stock concerns, capacity issues, and store highlights with the Buying and store teams.
• Review vendor sales and regional store performance during weekly Inventory Sync meetings, including productivity, end-of-life inventory, in-stock percentages, and weeks of stock.
• Develop an understanding of geographic and store-specific performance and trends through data analysis and communication with the field.
• Support the Buying team with seasonal analysis of size-selling ratios.
• Participate in quarterly market and store travel.
• Track inventory forecast variance to plan, weeks of stock, sell-through percentage, and in-stock percentage.
• Own the Weekly Vendor Automated Replenishment Summary Report, Weekly Allocations Tool, and Weekly Regional Performance Report.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, EAP, and more.
• 401(k) with 4% employer match and immediate vesting, available to part- and full-time employees age 21+ at company-owned stores.
• Training and advancement opportunities across the Fleet Feet brand.
• Professional development programs, including mentorship, employee resource groups, and monthly learning sessions.
• Community involvement and service initiatives supporting local engagement.
• Discounts on training programs and products.
• Supportive, passionate teammates who live the mission every day.
• Full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week can access healthcare, wellness, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

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