Inventory Manager

Aritzia; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product Discount

Virtual Wellness

Aspirational Workspace

Job summary

Aritzia in the United States (New Jersey region) is seeking an Inventory Manager to lead the team responsible for moving merchandise efficiently from distribution centres to stores and clients. You will optimize back-room placement and stock levels according to the merchandising plan while ensuring high-quality product displays.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, seamless store operations, and career development within the company’s Everyday Luxury ethos.

Qualifications

• Ability to guide and educate a team on merchandise flow.
• Experience collaborating with buying, store ops, and logistics.
• Strong understanding of stock levels, displays, and merchandising plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead incoming and outgoing shipments from distribution centres to stores and clients.
• Strategically place product to balance stock levels and optimize displays.
• Maintain stock levels per merchandising plan and ensure correct placement.
• Enable seamless cross-channel shopping experiences.
• Support store operations including windows, fitting rooms, and supplies.

Skills

Team leadership

Merchandise planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Stock movement

Store operations

Visual merchandising

Job description

The mission of the Inventory Management Department is to enable a curated merchandise assortment and seamless retail environment to create exceptional shopping experiences.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing, and our Inventory Management team in Retail is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for curating a beautiful merchandise assortment and strategically presenting our product to inspire our clients. As the Inventory Manager, you will manage and educate the Inventory team on the movement of merchandise into and out of the store, while contributing to seamless operations in all aspects of the retail space. And, with the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless – from a rewarding career in Retail to continued growth and development with Aritzia.

THE ROLE

As the Inventory Manager, you will lead the team to:

• Efficiently and accurately process incoming and outgoing shipments to and from our distribution centres, from store to store, and to our clients
• Strategically place product in the back room, evenly distributing product to achieve optimal balance and ensuring product is stocked at the ideal quantities
• Uphold the standards of product display, ensuring the right product is in the right place per the right stock level per the established merchandising placement plan
• Enable seamlessly integrated cross-channel shopping experiences
• Support in the seamless operations of all aspects of the retail space, including window installations, fitting room operations, supplies and equipment management, and technology support
• Support business objectives, enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience by managing the day-to-day performance of your team

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Inventory Manager has:

• A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values, Business and People Leadership principles
• The skills to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes
• The ability to set clear objectives and inspire the team
• The skills and/or education that are an asset to perform in the role and the commitment to continuously learn and develop oneself and inspire growth in others
• A dedication to quality and investing in results that add value to the business at all times
• A deep understanding and commitment for the industry in which we operate
• A great sense of style, representing Aritzia’s brand, aesthetic and style fundamentals while setting trends and influencing culture

THE COMPENSATION

Aritzia’s Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy. Along with aspirational workspaces, elevated employee perks and experiences - we provide it all.

THE PERKS

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive while working at Aritzia:

• Product Discount – Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? You have now.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness – Because your health, happiness, and safety matter – 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, be it physical, mental, social, or financial.
• Aspirational Workspace – Our boutiques are specially designed to be places of beauty, creativity, and inspiration. From the product to the art to the music pumping through our top-of-the-line sound systems. It’s all part of the Everyday Luxury experience you – and our clients – deserve.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.

We’re committed to making your experience positive and transparent. Please note, our recruiters will only contact you using an @aritzia.com email address. If you receive recruitment-related messages from other domains, please disregard them.