Retail Inventory Strategy Lead

American Heritage Railways Inc; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision plan

Employer-funded HSA

Life AD&D insurance

Voluntary Life

Generous PTO plan

401K plan with company-match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

American Heritage Railways is seeking an experienced Retail Inventory Manager in Durango, CO to ensure the right products are at the right locations and times. You will leverage sales data, forecasts, and business goals to optimize inventory levels, minimize markdowns, and maximize product availability.

The ideal candidate is analytical, highly organized, and able to translate data into practical merchandising decisions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail inventory planning, merchandise planning, replenishment, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with analyzing retail sales and inventory data.
• Strong Excel or spreadsheet skills.
• Experience with inventory management, POS, or merchandise planning systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to turn data into clear, actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales and inventory reports to identify trends, opportunities, slow-moving products, and stockouts.
• Establish and maintain appropriate inventory levels and reorder points.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile physical inventory with system records.
• Develop inventory forecasts based on historical sales, seasonality, promotions, and business needs.
• Maintain accurate product, cost, pricing, and inventory information within the OTB/POS system.
• Prepare and submit purchase orders as needed.
• Coordinate with vendors to address shortages, backorders, damaged goods, returns, and credits.
• Analyze product profitability, margins, sales volume, and customer demand.
• Assist with pricing, promotions, markdowns, and seasonal assortment planning.
• Provide management with regular reports and recommendations regarding inventory.
• Recommend adjustments based on changing sales patterns and demand.
• Analyze product performance at SKU, category, department, and location level.
• Review sales, inventory, sell-through, turnover, margin, and weeks-of-supply reports.
• Analyze slow-moving and obsolete inventory and recommend actions.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and investigate discrepancies between system and physical inventory.
• Assist with open-to-buy planning and monitor purchases against budgets.
• Suggest opportunities to increase sales and reduce markdown exposure.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Excel skills

Data to action

Communication & collaboration

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management systems

Excel

Job description

American Heritage Railways is seeking an experienced Retail Inventory Manager in Durango, CO to ensure the right products are at the right locations and times. You will leverage sales data, forecasts, and business goals to optimize inventory levels, minimize markdowns, and maximize product availability.

The ideal candidate is analytical, highly organized, and able to translate data into practical merchandising decisions.