Retail Business Manager

Overview

We believe Running Changes Everything . If you believe that, too, we want to talk. With more than 260 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.

Responsibilities

Reports to : Owner

Business Planning & Forecasting

• Participate in the development and implementation of operational procedures and strategic initiatives.
• Create forecasts and buying plans to maintain strategic inventory levels that support growth objectives and control inventory costs.
• In coordination with Footwear Category Manager, view footwear lines from vendors and complete futures orders based on historical sales forecasts and projections.

Maintain strategic inventory levels by managing the inventory purchasing process :

• Place and manage "futures" orders for all inventory categories. Ensure incoming orders are adjusted as appropriate.
• Place and manage "at once" inventory purchases throughout the season to maintain targeted inventory levels.
• Maintain a calendar and organized system of tracking incoming orders.

Inventory Management and Data Analysis

• Assist category managers to ensure business growth, profitability and effective cash management.
• Support category managers with forecast generation, sell-through and inventory reporting.
• Participate with buyers and managers to ensure inventory and reporting accuracy - inventory stocking plans, backstock maintenance, SKU audits and cycle counts.
• Regular SKU, Vendor and Category Analysis to support Retail Experience Team and Category Managers.

Accounting and Financial Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and implementation of annual strategic and operating plans.
• Oversight of inventory management and bookkeeping functions. Oversee reconciliations and resolve / research discrepancies.
• Participate in the accounts payable and payroll processes. Assume responsibility for these functions as needed.
• Budget development and tracking; provide regular financial reporting to owners

Qualifications

• Available to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, days, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Professional and timely internal and external communication
• Strong mathematical skills
• Process-driven and detail-oriented
• Able to work effectively in a cloud-based inventory management system
• Has a basic understanding of retail buying principles and best practices
• Strong communication skills and able to work within and manage a team
• Self-driven, comfortable making decisions and standing by them
• Has a basic understanding of inventory management
• Can follow a budget
• Support all Fleet Feet initiatives, activities, and functions

Perks :

• High energy and fun atmosphere
• Training and advancement opportunities within the Fleet Feet brand
• Community involvement and community service activities
• Training Program and Product Discounts
• Passionate team members

Fleet Feet franchisees operate as independent business owners. If you apply and are hired at a Franchise location, you would be an employee of that Fleet Feet franchisee and not an employee of the Fleet Feet Corporation.

We have opportunities within both our franchise locations and our Fleet Feet Corporation.

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