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Inventory Management Associate

Rowan has completely reimagined the ear piercing experience and revolutionized the traditional mall-based model. All our piercings are performed exclusively by licensed Nurses. All of Rowan's products are hypoallergenic. Our priority is to offer a fun, celebratory, and safe piercing experience for everyone. When we say piercing for all, we mean it. Everybody is invited to this ear party!

The Inventory Management Associate, contributes to Rowan’s success by supporting the Senior Director, Inventory Management while working with the Merchandising and Studio Retail teams ensuring appropriate on hand product, supplies and packaging. Inventory Management Associate, will be supporting the open-to-buy and supplies forecasting process, placing and tracking purchase orders with vendors and communicating and trouble shooting with our 3PL via direct and WMS communications. This role reports to the Senior Director, Inventory Management.

*The candidate must be located in NYC area*

What you'll be doing:

Ensuring 3PL warehouse management system is updated with monthly forecasts, purchase order timing, new or updated SKUs, subscription bill of materials and kit building directives and other miscellaneous items
Placing purchase orders for product, supplies and packaging directly with vendors
International shipping logistics and management (ensuring best pricing, methods and tracking)
Tracking and following up on open purchase orders ensuring timely delivery
Updating Studios and 3PL on status of open purchase orders
Maintaining the purchase order, SKU, vendor master databases
Investigate delays in shipping and / or various shipment tracking, providing team with follow ups
Work with Studio Retail team to investigate variances or discrepancies associated with cycle / full inventory counts
Analyze weekly sales and inventory reporting to determine inventory needs by style/store.
Analyze assortment plans with the Merchant team to ensure their vision is aligned with allocation needs.
Track classification/style performance monthly and adjust allocation strategy to maximize sales opportunities and minimize inventory liability.

What you'll bring:

Experience working in a B2B and B2C environment preferred
Retail experience + service experience and exposure
Experience working with third-party logistic providers and Warehouse Management Systems
Experience working in an omni-channel environment
Experience working with international vendors and international shipping preferred
Strong financial and statistical understanding
Experience working with Excel and other Microsoft Office products
Experience with NetSuite preferred
Experience with Toolio (merchandising platform) preferred
Experience implementing new inventory management related tools preferred
Possess excellent prioritization, presentation, and listening, verbal and written communication skills

Full-time Benefits & Perks:

Medical/Dental/Vision Health Plans
Short and Long-term Disability
Life Insurance
401k and Roth IRA Plans
Paid Parental Leave
Open PTO policy
Employee discounts on our amazing products!

The salary range is the anticipated annual salary for the position.

About Us: Rowan is an innovative ear-piercing and hypoallergenic jewelry brand that brings safety to the forefront with our team of licensed nurses—and celebration to every guest with our joyful approach to piercings and jewelry. Our brick-and-mortar locations across the US also provide a long-overdue alternative to the standard mall piercing. At Rowan, we believe that every ear piercing is a milestone and it should be celebrated. We believe in “Piercing for All”.

Check us out on the TODAY Show on NBC — How 1 woman is reinventing the ear piercing experience (today.com)

Important note: Rowan believes in teamwork, collaboration, and diversity. We know our team is stronger together and we commit to staying true to these values as we grow. In a remote setting, interviewing at Rowan may include phone interviews, virtual “on-site” interviews, and on-the-job mock cases. We are committed to run a thorough process for candidates with whom we identify a potential match, and we will do our best to follow-up with each and every applicant! If you’re on the fence, just give it a try! We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage everyone to apply!

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BENEFITS & PERKS

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life insurance