Inventory Control Lead: Optimize Stock & Grow Team

Nordstrom; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Vision

Dental

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom is seeking an Inventory Manager to lead and coach the Inventory Control team, modeling Nordstrom values and driving solutions to meet customer needs while exceeding results. The role emphasizes training, staffing, and continuous improvement across inventory processes to support a superior customer experience.

The position requires strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills, with a focus on driving accuracy, efficiency, and a high-performing team in a retail

Qualifications

• Proven success in current role and a strong track record of delivering results.
• The ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with store manager, area/regional manager, and other leaders.
• Excellent communication skills and strong team building skills.
• A talent for influencing others and leading change.
• Strong organizational, delegation and follow-through skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train and drive execution of inventory management best practices across the store to achieve unit-level accuracy.
• Coach and develop team to be productive and deliver the desired outcomes.
• Oversee the execution of Inventory Control functions.
• Deliver staffing/scheduling based on forecasts to ensure inventory control activities are executed on normal cadence and during key events.
• Manage labor expense and improve productivity of the team.
• Hire and retain top talent across all roles while building a bench for future roles.
• Share business updates and initiatives with the team to streamline communication and change management.
• Create a fun and inclusive work environment to support an "ALL IN TO WIN" culture to achieve goals.
• Be a champion for continuous improvement.
• Support the customer experience across the market in a digital world by driving inventory accuracy standards.

Job description

Nordstrom is seeking an Inventory Manager to lead and coach the Inventory Control team, modeling Nordstrom values and driving solutions to meet customer needs while exceeding results. The role emphasizes training, staffing, and continuous improvement across inventory processes to support a superior customer experience.

The position requires strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills, with a focus on driving accuracy, efficiency, and a high-performing team in a retail