Brand Merchandising & Inventory Manager

Princeton University Retail; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Princeton University Store is a self-sustaining, not-for-profit, member-based corporation operating as a cooperative. The Manager, Brands drives inventory strategy, demand planning, and merchandise execution across stores, ecommerce, events, and University programs.

With a broad catalog of branded apparel, gifts, and related merchandise, the role focuses on accurate purchasing, vendor onboarding, and timely deliveries while collaborating with partners to optimize assortment and availability.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail merchandise operations with inventory planning and vendor coordination.
• Proficient in demand planning, assortment planning, and inventory productivity metrics.
• Strong Excel and NetSuite for analysis and purchasing; experience with Shopify and POS for ecommerce/retail integration.
• Technically adept at improving workflows with automation and AI; communicates clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with dependable follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Plan demand and manage inventory across stores, ecommerce, events, and programs.
• Manage purchasing, reconciliation, and vendor communications to ensure timely deliveries.
• Coordinate vendors and item records, costs, prices, and product information.
• Ensure merchandise is available for sale through receiving, stores, and launches.
• Translate plans into merchandise requirements and delivery schedules with internal teams.
• Propose adjustments based on selling patterns, margins, and demand.

Skills

Inventory management

Demand planning

Vendor coordination

Data analysis

Automation and AI tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/merchandising

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

Shopify

POS systems

Job description

The Princeton University Store is a self-sustaining, not-for-profit, member-based corporation operating as a cooperative. The Manager, Brands drives inventory strategy, demand planning, and merchandise execution across stores, ecommerce, events, and University programs.

With a broad catalog of branded apparel, gifts, and related merchandise, the role focuses on accurate purchasing, vendor onboarding, and timely deliveries while collaborating with partners to optimize assortment and availability.