Inventory Coordinator

Retail Inventory Coordinator The Retail Inventory Coordinator plays a pivotal role in driving product availability, sales readiness, and inventory efficiency across STIIIZY's retail operations. This role acts as the operational bridge between forecasting, procurement, and cross-functional teamsincluding merchandising, operations, marketing, and finance. The Planning Coordinator ensures the right product is in the right place, at the right time, without overstocking or creating dead inventory. Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, this role blends analytical planning with real-time coordination and supplier management. This role requires a strong data-focused skill set, including high-volume data entry, Excel proficiency, and basic data analysis to support accurate inventory tracking and reporting. At STIIIZY, we value the versatility and adaptability of our employees. While the primary focus of this role is Distribution Associate, the successful candidate may have the opportunity to cross-train in other positions within the department based on organizational needs. This position is a full-time role at $23.00/hour Key Responsibilities: Allocation & Inventory Management Plan and manage inventory allocation for promos, product launches, and seasonal pushes. Develop and maintain replenishment schedules to balance supply and demand. Coordinate with distribution centers to ensure on-time delivery and in-stock performance. Track competitor activity and market trends to refine inventory and allocation strategies. Identify slow movers or overstock risks and recommend corrective actions. Vendor Management & Procurement Support Act as the communication hub between vendors and internal departments. Support vendor onboarding, ensuring documentation, compliance, and training are in place. Manage vendor delivery timelines to align with internal demand forecasts and marketing calendars. Evaluate supplier performance using KPIs like on-time delivery, defect rates, and responsiveness. Assist the Procurement Manager in sourcing, contract negotiations, and renewals. Proactively flag vendor risks or delays and support mitigation plans. Cross-Functional Planning & Communication Lead planning syncs between merchandising, operations, accounting, and marketing. Maintain project timelines and update stakeholders on key milestones. Document planning assumptions, risks, and shifts in forecast. Support strategic initiatives such as SKU rationalization, new product rollout, or store expansions. Ensure planning documents and trackers are accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible to all relevant teams. Performs work under direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Diligent, Punctual and Ready to work! Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives assigned by supervisor. At STIIIZY, we believe in fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our employees are encouraged to develop a broad skill set to enhance their contributions to the team. Cross-training opportunities may be provided to align with the organization's evolving needs. Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Technical Skills & Abilities: Excellent time management skills Ability to multi-task Coachable, highly motivated, and driven to succeed. Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter. Education & Experience: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent