Inventory Manager

Mobile Generation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Flexible schedule

Health plan

PTO

Job summary

Mobile Generation, the Midwest’s leading Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer, seeks an Inventory Manager in Chicago to oversee day-to-day stock, ensure accurate records, and optimize supply chain efficiency. You will forecast demand, manage lifecycle transitions, and coordinate with vendors across multiple locations.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in retail inventory, a related Bachelor’s degree, and strong Excel/Sheets data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar retail inventory role.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, logistics, or related field preferred.
• Certification in Inventory Management is a plus.
• Ability to lead and coach a team.
• Willingness to travel to Midwest locations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in generating real-time stock reports and analyzing trends.
• Detail oriented with accuracy in records.

Responsibilities

• Inventory tracking and forecasting to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Manage product lifecycle and EOL transitions for Verizon Wireless products.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for timely replenishment.
• Monitor stock discrepancies and prevent loss or shrinkage.
• Generate reports using Excel/Google Sheets to identify sales patterns.
• Oversee stock distribution across multiple locations.
• Lead and communicate effectively with store, district managers and suppliers.

Skills

Inventory tracking

Forecasting

Lifecycle management

Vendor coordination

Loss prevention

Data analysis

Multi-location inventory

Team leadership

Excel

Google Sheets

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, logistics, or a related field

Certification in Inventory Management

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Analytics tools

Job description

Compensation: $60,000 - $80,000 a year depending on experience

Full Time

Mobile Generation, the fastest-growing Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer in the Midwest, is currently looking for an Inventory Manager to join our team. The Inventory Manager for Mobile Generation will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day inventory levels of Verizon Wireless products, ensuring accurate stock records, and optimize supply chain efficiency.

As the Inventory Manager for Mobile Generation, you will enjoy some great perks:

• Strong base pay based on your previous experience in a similar or identical role.
• Performance bonuses based on achieving key initiatives.
• Flexible Work Schedule.
• Employee Health Plan.
• Personal Time Off.
• Great and fun working atmosphere.
• Significant opportunities to grow in our company.

Responsibilities

• Inventory tracking & forecasting – ability to maintain optimal stock levels, track demand trends, and prevent stockouts or overstocking.
• Product lifecycle management – knowledge of phone models, accessories, and technology updates to plan and execute End-of-Life (EOL) inventory transitions.
• Vendor & supplier coordination – working with distributors and third-party suppliers for timely stock replenishment.
• Loss prevention & fraud awareness – ability to monitor inventory discrepancies, track product movements, and analyze sales patterns to identify potential fraud or shrinkage
• Strong data analysis skills – proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and analytics tools to generate reports and identify sales patterns.
• Multi-location inventory coordination – experience managing stock across multiple retail locations and ensuring proper distribution.
• Team leadership & communication – ability to coordinate with store managers, district managers, and suppliers.

Mobile Generation is looking for candidates with:

• 2+ years of experience in a similar role in a retail environment, preferably with Verizon Wireless or other Wireless business.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, logistics, or a related field. (Preferred but not required)
• Certification in Inventory Management is a plus
• Ability to lead, coach and inspire your team members.
• Enthusiasm for retail, wireless technology and products.
• Ability to travel to our various locations across the Midwest as business needs dictate.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Utilize systems and Excel to generate and analyze real-time reports on stock levels, sales trends, and inventory discrepancies for better decision-making.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays with a flexible schedule.

About Mobile Generation

Mobile Generation is an authorized Verizon Wireless retailer headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Currently, we operate 35+ high-performing Verizon Wireless retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. At Mobile Generation, we think a little differently than most other phone retailers. We think it should be ALL ABOUT OUR CUSTOMERS. We pride ourselves in providing an Amazing Customer Experience to each customer that walks through our doors.

Mobile Generation is always looking for outgoing full-time people with a focus on great customer service to join our team. We are looking for winners who love the latest technology and are looking for a career with growth potential. Because we offer world‑class training programs in cutting edge sales strategies, our employees love working here! Mobile Generation believes happy employees make happy customers.

Mobile Generation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation, and related medical conditions), age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military/veteran status, and any other characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.