Retail Inventory Coordinator

STIIIZY•Vernon, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Inventory Coordinator supports product availability, sales readiness, and inventory efficiency across STIIIZY’s retail operations. The role connects forecasting and procurement with merchandising, operations, marketing, finance, vendors, and distribution centers. It focuses on ensuring products are allocated where and when needed while avoiding overstock and dead inventory. Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, the position combines inventory planning, data entry and analysis, coordination, and supplier management. The role is full-time at $23.00 per hour and works under direct supervision, handling basic issues and referring more complex matters to higher-level staff. Cross-training in other department positions may be available or required based on organizational needs. The position requires on-site operations Monday through Friday, with work on weekends and holidays as needed. Work is organized around objectives, projects, and priorities rather than hours. Duties may change, and the employee may be assigned other job-related duties. The role involves prolonged periods of standing, sitting at a desk, or using a computer; standing for up to four hours at a time; working in hot or cool environments; and standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, and twisting for prolonged periods. The employee must be able to move loads of up to 50 pounds as specified in the posting and navigate the organization’s facilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; STIIIZY cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas. Applicants must reside in the state where the role is based. The position requires the applicant to be over 21 years of age.

Requirements

Must be over 21 years of age.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Available for on-site operations Monday through Friday.
Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Willingness and ability to undergo cross-training in various department roles as required.
Excellent time-management skills.
Ability to multitask.
Coachable, highly motivated, and driven to succeed.
Beginning to working knowledge of the subject matter.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Must reside in the state where the role is based.
Able to stand for up to four hours at a time and tolerate prolonged periods of standing, sitting at a desk, or working on a computer.
Able to work in hot or cool environments and stand, bend, kneel, squat, and twist for prolonged periods.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift 50 pounds to a minimum height of five feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance.
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage inventory allocation for promotions, product launches, and seasonal pushes.
Develop and maintain replenishment schedules that balance supply and demand.
Coordinate with distribution centers to support on-time delivery and in-stock performance.
Track competitor activity and market trends to refine inventory and allocation strategies.
Identify slow-moving products and overstock risks, and recommend corrective actions.
Serve as a communication hub between vendors and internal departments.
Support vendor onboarding, including documentation, compliance, and training.
Manage vendor delivery timelines in alignment with demand forecasts and marketing calendars.
Evaluate supplier performance using KPIs such as on-time delivery, defect rates, and responsiveness.
Assist the Procurement Manager with sourcing, contract negotiations, and renewals.
Flag vendor risks or delays and support mitigation plans.
Lead planning meetings among merchandising, operations, accounting, and marketing.
Maintain project timelines and update stakeholders on milestones.
Document planning assumptions, risks, and forecast changes.
Support strategic initiatives such as SKU rationalization, new product rollouts, and store expansions.
Keep planning documents and trackers accurate, current, and accessible to relevant teams.
Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives and as assigned by a supervisor.
Participate in cross-training in other department roles as required by organizational needs.