Inventory Manager

Aviator-Nation-544d1ad; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friends and family discount

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401K

Generous discount on all Dreamland 
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Job summary

Aviator Nation is seeking an Inventory Manager in New York to ensure efficient store operations by maintaining stock levels, organizing back stock, and supporting merchandising through sales tracking and reporting.

You will partner with the Store Manager and Ordering Manager to meet inventory needs, lead counts and cycles, manage shipments and PO creation, and keep the sales floor stocked in real time.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience in a retail clothing space.
• Positive, outgoing, and encouraging attitude.
• Professional appearance and AVN presentation standards.
• Strong product knowledge, including SKUs and third-party items.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Store Manager on inventory needs.
• Maintain back stock and ensure timely product placement.
• Lead counts, audits, cycle counts, and RA processes.
• Oversee shipment processing and PO creation.
• Ensure sales floor is stocked in real time.
• Track weekly sales reports to optimize stock levels.
• Train staff on inventory systems and product knowledge.
• Support store events and company initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of product trends and visual standards.
• Support omni-channel sales and fulfillment processes.

Skills

Inventory management

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Flexible schedule

Customer service mindset

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

The Inventory Manager ensures efficient store operations by maintaining accurate stock levels, organizing back stock, and supporting merchandising efforts through sales tracking and reporting. They also lead company processes to ensure accurate inventory management.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Store Manager and Ordering Manager on inventory needs
• Maintain back stock and ensure timely product placement with management
• Lead inventory counts, audits, cycle counts, and RA processes
• Oversee and delegate shipment processing and PO creation
• Ensure sales floor is consistently stocked and filled in real time
• Track weekly sales reports to optimize stock levels
• Train staff on inventory systems and procedures and product knowledge
• Support store events, meetings, and company initiatives
• Maintain awareness of product trends and visual standards
• Support omni-channel sales and fulfillment processes

Skills & Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years experience managing in a similar role
• Previous experience in a retail clothing space
• Positive, outgoing, and encouraging attitude!
• Professional appearance, must follow AVN presentation standards
• Strong product knowledge, including SKUs and third-party items
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability
• Analytical and computer skills
• Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, climb, walk, and stand for long durations of time
• Ability to move and lift equipment and supplies of up to 30 pounds
• Vision abilities include close, distance, color peripheral, and depth perception
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K
• Friends and family discount
• Free fitness classes at our Santa Monica RIDE studio
• Generous discount on all Dreamland events, food and beverage
• Travel opportunities for national events, festivals, and store build-outs

This job description is not exhaustive, and you may be required to carry out other duties as requested.

The pay range for this position is $21-$25/hr depending on, but not limited to, experience.

EEO Statement

Aviator Nation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.