Retail & Inventory Manager: Merchandising & Purchasing

Red Hospitality & Leisure; Charlotte Amalie West (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Hospitality & Leisure is seeking a Retail Management, Purchasing, and Merchandising leader to oversee the procurement chain across multiple business units in the US Virgin Islands. You will coordinate with Property Leadership, manage vendor relationships, and ensure timely delivery and budgeting for retail inventory on vessels and related operations.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, forecasting abilities, and experience with inventory systems to optimize cost and service levels

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a 2-year degree in hotel/restaurant management or related field or at least 6 years of experience.
• Experience in customer service or equivalent work experience helps.
• Demonstrated ability to manage procurement, vendor relations, and inventory controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement chain, vendor follow-up, and delivery logistics with leadership and engineering teams.
• Manage inventory calculations, budgeting, orders, and delivery coordination.
• Source and procure products/services for vessel operations and research activities.
• Create and maintain Retail SOPs and training materials.
• Coordinate returns, refunds, and vendor return processes.

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement

Inventory planning

Budgeting

Vendor negotiation

Forecasting

Education

Two-year degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management or related field

Six+ years of experience in the field

Job description

Red Hospitality & Leisure is seeking a Retail Management, Purchasing, and Merchandising leader to oversee the procurement chain across multiple business units in the US Virgin Islands. You will coordinate with Property Leadership, manage vendor relationships, and ensure timely delivery and budgeting for retail inventory on vessels and related operations.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, forecasting abilities, and experience with inventory systems to optimize cost and service levels