We believe Running Changes Everything. If you believe that, too, we want to talk. With more than 270 stores and a robust e-commerce site, Fleet Feet is the largest running retailer in the country. Catering to more than runners, we pride ourselves on having an inclusive environment! We believe it’s a privilege to serve and remain committed to delivering unmatched service and support when outfitting customers in everything they need to have a successful run, whether that’s introducing them to their new favorite running shoes, socks, or gear, or inviting them to our next training program run. We like to keep things high-spirited, fast-paced, and fun. We don’t mind wearing more than a few hats and stepping in to help out wherever is needed. Our team is a group of knowledgeable and hardworking individuals who work, sweat, and live passionately. We run together to tackle a problem, reach a goal, get encouraged, and nurture our brand each day. We are in full pursuit to find hardworking people to join us on our quest and bring our core values to life.

As the Inventory Manager for our run specialty retail stores, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing inventory processes across multiple locations. You will ensure efficient stock levels, accuracy, and organization to meet the needs of our customers while maintaining the high standards of our brand. Key responsibilities include:

1. Inventory Management & Hygiene

   • Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory across all stores, ensuring all stock is properly tracked and accounted for.
   • Oversee daily inventory audits and cycle counts to identify discrepancies and prevent stockouts or overstocking.
   • Ensure that inventory is organized, clean, and well-maintained, with a focus on product shelf life, damage prevention, and product rotation.

2. Training & Support for Inventory Coordinators

   • Provide training and ongoing support to Inventory Coordinators at all store locations to ensure proper inventory management practices.
   • Collaborate with store managers and inventory staff to standardize inventory procedures, improve efficiency, and maintain consistency across all locations.
   • Conduct regular training sessions and provide troubleshooting assistance when issues arise.

3. Inventory Monitoring & Reporting

   • Monitor stock levels across all stores to ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained without overstocking or understocking.
   • Analyze inventory data and trends to identify potential stock imbalances, slow-moving items, and high-demand products.
   • Provide insights and reports to the Inventory Team and leadership on inventory turnover, trends, and opportunities for improvement.

4. Cross-Department Collaboration

   • Work closely with the purchasing team to forecast inventory needs based on sales data, seasonal trends, and customer demand.
   • Partner with the sales team to ensure inventory supports promotional events and seasonal pushes, ensuring product availability for key customer segments.

5. Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

   • Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
   • Proactively recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy within the inventory management system.

6. Additional Responsibilities

   • Assist in the development and enforcement of inventory policies and procedures.
   • Support other departments with inventory-related needs, including product returns, transfers, and special orders.

• 2+ years retail and/or marketing experience required and management experience preferred (if managing employees)
• Fosters growth of others through recognition, coaching and development opportunities
• Promotes individual and team performance by setting expectations, delegating and by providing tools and resources
• Assists with making business decisions, always putting staff and customers first
• Builds and maintains trust from staff, customers and the community by using sound judgment
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and deadline driven
• Collaborative and customer-centric
• Willing to go above and beyond when needed
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead and direct others
• Action-oriented, level-headed, and consistent
• Communicate professionally with customers and team
• Support all Fleet Feet initiatives, activities, and functions

Perks:

• High energy and fun atmosphere
• Training and advancement opportunities within the Fleet Feet brand
• Exciting professional development opportunities, including a mentorship program, talent development initiatives, employee resource groups, a monthly learning opportunities on diverse topics.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan for all part and full-time employees (Age 21+) with 4% employer matching and immediate vesting (company-owned stores)
• Community involvement and community service activities
• Training Program and Product Discounts
• Passionate team members
• Check out our Fleet Feet Benefits Summary for full-time employees averaging 30+ hours/week at company-owned stores

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe having diverse teams in which everyone brings their whole self to Fleet Feet is key to our success. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. That is why we value diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices, our culture, and our engagement with the community.  Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. 

Additional Requirements:  Position requires occasional moving around with light (1-10lbs.) carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling.  The position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access files, office equipment, etc.  The position is mostly sedentary and requires the employee to have close visual acuity to perform job requirements.  The position requires frequent communication with team members and repetitive motion with the hands, wrists and/or fingers while constantly utilizing a computer. This position is located within an office environment and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Fleet Feet utilizes E-Verify in all corporate and company-operated stores as part of the hiring process.