Jobs in Bay Head New Jersey

We’re Hiring: Children’s Wear Inventory Coordinator/Strong Numbers Person with interest in Fashion

5 days in person. Howell, New Jersey

0-5 years' work experience

Must have car to travel to Retail Stores in NJ and NY. Once a week.

Are you passionate about retail operations and have a sharp eye for inventory management and numbers? We’re looking for a Children’s Wear Inventory Coordinator/Manager to join our dynamic retail team and help ensure our stores are always stocked with the style's families love.

Must have strong Excel (Pivot Tables and VLook ups)

Key Responsibilities: Oversee inventory planning, allocation, and replenishment across retail locations. Monitor stock levels to ensure optimal product availability. Analyze sales trends and seasonal demand for children’s apparel. Coordinate with buying and merchandising teams. Minimize stock loss and manage inventory accuracy. Lead inventory audits and reporting process

Place purchase orders with factories based on current inventory levels and projected Sales

• Break down purchase order quantities and allocate the correct amounts to each store
• Track all open purchase orders by category, quantity, and total cost
• Monitor production and delivery timelines to ensure on-time completion of purchase orders
• Upload and receive inventory accurately for all 9 locations based on vendor packing Lists
• Reconcile received inventory against packing lists and purchase orders
• Troubleshoot and adjust inventory discrepancies when needed
• Review weekly sell-through performance and replenish stores
• Maintain accurate inventory records across systems and locations
• Communicate with vendors, warehouses, and internal teams regarding inventory

Qualifications

Strong understanding of inventory management

• Comfortable working with numbers and basic data analysis
• Proficient in Excel, including formulas and data organization (Pivot Tables and VLook ups)
• Previous experience in retail, fashion, or inventory planning is a must

This role is in Howell NJ with travel to our four retail locations

• Lakewood
• Brooklyn
• Monroe NY

Who You Are: Extremely numbers-driven and analytical. Comfortable working with large data exports and SKU-level detail. Strong understanding of retail inventory flow and replenishment. Proactive, organized, and detail oriented.

• Able to travel periodically to all four store locations

What This Role Is NOT: Not a Buyer (you are not sourcing brands) Not a Merchandiser (you are not styling or visually arranging collections). This is a data, forecasting, and inventory optimization role focused on ensuring the right product, in the right size, is in the right store — at the right time. If you thrive in analytics and love seeing your numbers translate directly into retail success, we’d love to meet with you.