Retail Inventory & Merchandising Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Pet insurance

401K

Employee discount

Friends and family discount

Free fitness classes

Discount on Dreamland events

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Aviator Nation is seeking an Inventory Manager to safeguard stock levels, organize back stock, and support merchandising through sales tracking. You will lead inventory processes and partner with store leadership to ensure accurate operations.

The role emphasizes counts, audits, real-time stocking, and collaboration across teams; a fast-paced retail environment with strong product knowledge and customer-focused service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a similar retail inventory role.
• Experience in a retail clothing space.
• Strong product knowledge and SKUs.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Able to lead counts, audits, and shipping/receiving processes.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

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

Inventory management

Retail experience

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Aviator Nation is seeking an Inventory Manager to safeguard stock levels, organize back stock, and support merchandising through sales tracking. You will lead inventory processes and partner with store leadership to ensure accurate operations.

The role emphasizes counts, audits, real-time stocking, and collaboration across teams; a fast-paced retail environment with strong product knowledge and customer-focused service.