Retail Inventory Coordinator, Footwear

Fleet Feet•Carrboro, NC

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Retail Inventory Coordinator to join our footwear team. You will play a pivotal role in driving category success by managing store inventory health, enhancing communication with our retail operations team, and addressing critical retail needs. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, exceptional communication skills, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel to a hybrid role (3 days in the office) based in our Carrboro, NC corporate office.

Requirements

2 or more years of multi-door retail experience required.
Strong eye for business and retail industry knowledge.
Problem solver who enjoys challenges and takes pride in crafting the right solution.
Excellent communicator with the ability to listen and adapt.
Communicates authoritatively with the team, stores, and vendors.
Outspoken self-starter with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Consistent record of working independently.
Willing to go above and beyond when needed.
Ability to travel 25% to Retail Store/ Market depending on company needs.
Carrboro, NC based with flexible working days/hour.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of Purchasing and/or Planning experience preferred.
RICS Point of Sale experience preferred.
NetSuite experience preferred.
Experience with data input and analysis in an inventory allocation tool preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete Vendor allocations of merchandise to stores to ensure accurate inventory levels, in support of store inventory and sales targets
Adjust allocations prior to auto-ARP run based on issues/opportunities highlighted in an analysis
Handle store in stocks, Distribution Center (DC) stockouts, and non-model inventory, advancing issues to Buying / Retail Inv Manager as needed
Lead store merchandise delivery, transfers, RTVs, and RAs to ensure efficient store inventory levels
Review upcoming schedule for inbound with Operations and Buying for inbound/outbound forecast and DC performance
Review Vendor to Store inventory needs, summarize analysis for weekly meeting with Buying
Apply model targets to help run product lifecycle appropriately based on seasonality
Implement allocations for promotions and expos/events; analyze performance and share results with team
Complete ad hoc Purchase Order submission to the vendor, with alignment from Buying & Retail Inventory Management
Communicate regularly with stores, district managers, and Operating Partners to see opportunities and share information cross-functionally
Review upcoming launches, assortment changes, out-of-stock issues, capacity issues, store highlights, etc. weekly with Buying and Stores
Review vendor store sales and region store performance in weekly Inventory Sync, including productivity analysis, end-of-life monitoring, in stock%s, WOS, etc.
Develop knowledge of geographic and store-attribute performance and trends through data analysis and field communication
Support Buying with seasonal analysis of size-selling ratios
Participate in quarterly market/store travel
Accountable KPIs (Vendor-Region-Store Level)
Inventory Forecast VP (variance to plan)
WOS (weeks of stock)
Sell-Through %
In stock%
Report Ownership
Weekly Vendor ARP Summary Report
Weekly Allocations Tool
Weekly Region Performance Report

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA
HSA
EAP
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