Inventory Control Manager - Lead Accuracy & Team Growth

Nordstrom; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & vision

Dental

Retirement plan

PTO

Life Insurance

Disability

Merchandise discount

EAP

Job summary

Nordstrom is seeking an Inventory Manager to lead the Inventory Control team, coach staff, and embody the Nordstrom values while delivering exceptional inventory accuracy across the store. You will plan staffing, monitor labor costs, develop talent, and execute best practices to ensure reliable stock availability and a great customer experience.

This role requires strong communication, the ability to influence others, and a proven track record of delivering results in a fast paced retail

Qualifications

• For Nordstrom Stores Roles: Prior experience in a Rack Store is preferred.
• For Nordstrom Rack Roles: Prior experience in a Nordstrom Store is preferred.
• 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 changeStrong organizational, delegation and follow-through skills

Responsibilities

• Lead, train & drive execution of inventory management best practices and standards throughout the store resulting in 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 needs based on company forecasts and other resources to ensure the ability to execute inventory control activities – during normal cadence and key event timeframes
• Manage labor expense and improve the individual and collective productivity of the team
• Hire & retain top talent across all roles while building a bench for future roles
• Effectively share business updates & 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

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Coaching

Staffing & scheduling

Communication

Change leadership

Job description

Nordstrom is seeking an Inventory Manager to lead the Inventory Control team, coach staff, and embody the Nordstrom values while delivering exceptional inventory accuracy across the store. You will plan staffing, monitor labor costs, develop talent, and execute best practices to ensure reliable stock availability and a great customer experience.

This role requires strong communication, the ability to influence others, and a proven track record of delivering results in a fast paced retail