Job Description

Inventory Manager – Stitchin’ Heaven

📍 Location: 321 Richards Street, Quitman, TX 75783

💲 Pay Range: $18 - $20 per hour

🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Stitchin’ Heaven is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to oversee and optimize inventory control across our 75,000 sq. ft. facility . This role is critical in managing stock levels, forecasting demand, minimizing excess inventory, and ensuring smooth logistics for our retail store, e-commerce, Block of the Month programs, events, and cruise operations .

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in retail or warehouse inventory management. This person will work closely with purchasing, operations, and marketing teams to ensure products are available at the right time—enhancing cash flow, reducing overstock, and maximizing profitability.

Our Core Values

We are looking for an Inventory Manager who aligns with Stitchin' Heaven’s Core Values :

✅ Creative & Innovative – Forward-thinking; always learning.

✅ Owns It – Takes initiative; focused; self-improving.

✅ Vulnerability-Based Trust – Open communication; safe; transparent; caring.

✅ Wow People – Exudes quality; goes the extra mile; upholds the highest standards of conduct with co-workers, customers, and the community.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Control & Management

• Maintain accurate stock levels across all business channels (retail, e-commerce, events).
• Implement best practices for inventory tracking, auditing, and reconciliation .
• Optimize inventory turnover while preventing stockouts and overstock situations.

Demand Planning & Purchasing Coordination

• Analyze sales trends and historical data to forecast demand.
• Work with purchasing teams to ensure timely reordering and stock replenishment.
• Monitor supplier performance and negotiate terms for cost efficiency.

Aging Inventory Reduction & Liquidation

• Develop and execute strategies to reduce slow-moving inventory .
• Collaborate with marketing to create promotions, bundle deals, and live-selling events .
• Implement discounting strategies to align with business revenue goals.

Operational Efficiency & Logistics

• Streamline receiving, stocking, and order fulfillment processes .
• Work closely with warehouse staff to maintain organized inventory handling.
• Implement barcode/RFID tracking systems to improve accuracy.

Technology & Systems Management

• Utilize inventory management software (e.g., Shopify, POSIM).
• Identify automation opportunities for inventory tracking and reporting.
• Generate reports and insights for leadership on inventory performance.

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Work with finance to reconcile inventory valuation and prevent discrepancies.
• Provide inventory availability insights to marketing and sales teams.
• Train staff on best practices for inventory management and control.

Required Skills & Experience

✔️ 3+ years of experience in inventory management (retail, e-commerce, or warehouse).

✔️ Strong analytical and forecasting skills with experience in demand planning.

✔️ Proficiency in inventory management software (Shopify, NetSuite, or other ERP/WMS platforms).

✔️ Experience implementing inventory reduction strategies (bundling, liquidation, discounting).

✔️ Ability to use automation tools for tracking and reporting.

✔️ Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills for inventory challenges.

✔️ Excellent communication and leadership abilities to collaborate across teams.

✔️ Experience with barcode/RFID scanning and warehouse logistics (preferred).

✔️ Knowledge of the quilting or fabric industry is a plus but not required.

Ideal Candidate Traits

🔹 Highly organized with a process-driven mindset .

🔹 Comfortable working with data and spreadsheets to track inventory performance.

🔹 Proactive in identifying cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies .

🔹 Thrives in a fast-paced, growing retail and e-commerce environment .

🔹 Passionate about continuous improvement and automation .

Compensation & Benefits

💲 Compensation is based on experience and knowledge .

🎯 Growth opportunity within a fast-expanding retail and e-commerce business.

Ready to join Stitchin’ Heaven? Apply now and be part of a company that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence in inventory management! 🚀

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