Receiving Manager

Princeton University Retail; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Princeton University Store is seeking a Receiving Manager to oversee the accurate flow of merchandise from delivery to the sales floor. You will lead receiving, labeling, storage, and replenishment, ensuring inventory integrity and timely movement to the sales floor.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in receiving/inventory roles with supervisory experience, proficiency in POS/ERP systems, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of receiving, inventory, warehouse, merchandising, or retail operations experience.
• Previous supervisory or retail leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of shipment processing, replenishment, cycle counts, inventory control, and discrepancy resolution.
• Strong organization, communication, coaching, problemsolving, and followthrough skills.
• Comfort with POS, inventory, ERP, shipping, reporting, and handheld systems.
• Ability to remain mobile, safely use approved receiving equipment, and regularly lift merchandise weighing up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead receiving from delivery through verification, processing, labeling, storage, inventory placement, and salesfloor replenishment.
• Resolve shortages, overages, damages, negative inventory, and other shipment or system discrepancies; communicate purchase order issues promptly.
• Maintain clear stockroom standards and lead replenishment based on demand, promotions, events, and business priorities.
• Complete cycle counts, inventory adjustments, returns, and physical inventory preparation with strong controls and documentation.
• Coach associates, assign daily workload, and hold the team accountable for safety, accuracy, productivity, and followthrough.
• Support customers, omnichannel fulfillment, merchandising updates, and Manager-on-Duty coverage as needed.

Skills

Receiving & inventory

Supervisory experience

Inventory control

POS & ERP systems

Handheld scanners

Coaching & communication

Cycle counts

Physical lifting 40 lbs

Tools

ERP systems

Handheld scanners

Job description

Lead the accurate and complete flow of merchandise from delivery to inventory locations and the sales floor.

POSITION SNAPSHOT

Reports To: General Manager, Stores

Supervises: Receiving and replenishment associates, as assigned

Employment Type: Full-time, hourly

Schedule: Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak periods

Work Location: 114-116 Nassau Street, 36 University Place Princeton, NJ 08540

Salary Range: Salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits: Eligible employees may participate in the company’s benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits made available to eligible employees.

About Princeton University Store

Princeton University Store is an independent omnichannel retailer serving the Princeton University community through two stores, ecommerce, campus events, and pop-up retail.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

The Receiving Manager ensures merchandise is received accurately, discrepancies between purchase orders and physical shipments are communicated promptly, inventory is stored safely, and product moves quickly to the sales floor. The role connects inventory accuracy with product availability, sales, omnichannel fulfillment, and customer experience.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Shipments are verified, processed, and completed accurately and on schedule.
• Stockrooms and receiving areas remain safe, organized, and free of unnecessary backlogs.
• Cycle counts and inventory records are accurate, with discrepancies researched and resolved promptly.
• The sales floor is consistently replenished and associates understand their priorities.

WHAT YOU DO

• Lead receiving from delivery through verification, processing, labeling, storage, inventory placement, and salesfloor replenishment.
• Resolve shortages, overages, damages, negative inventory, and other shipment or system discrepancies; communicate purchaseorder issues promptly.
• Maintain clear stockroom standards and lead replenishment based on demand, promotions, events, and business priorities.
• Complete cycle counts, inventory adjustments, returns, and physicalinventory preparation with strong controls and documentation.
• Coach associates, assign daily workload, and hold the team accountable for safety, accuracy, productivity, and followthrough.
• Support customers, omnichannel fulfillment, merchandising updates, and ManageronDuty coverage as needed.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Three or more years of receiving, inventory, warehouse, merchandising, or retailoperations experience.
• Previous supervisory or retailleadership experience.
• Working knowledge of shipment processing, replenishment, cycle counts, inventory control, and discrepancy resolution.
• Strong organization, communication, coaching, problemsolving, and followthrough skills.
• Comfort with POS, inventory, ERP, shipping, reporting, and handheld systems.
• Ability to remain mobile, safely use approved receiving equipment, and regularly lift merchandise weighing up to 40 pounds.

WHY YOU WILL ENJOY THIS ROLE

• Own an essential operation that directly affects sales and customer experience.
• Build stronger receiving, inventory, and replenishment practices.
• Make a visible impact in a practical, handson retail environment.