Inventory Manager
Lauren AlexandraCompany Description Lauren Alexandra is a boutique retail company known for offering a curated selection of products and a personalized shopping experience. The team focuses on high-quality merchandise and attentive customer service to build long-term relationships with customers. As a locally rooted business in Kansas City, MO, Lauren Alexandra values collaboration, reliability, and strong community connections. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas, support each other, and help maintain an organized, welcoming store environment. Role Description The Inventory Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Kansas City, MO. This role is responsible for overseeing daily inventory operations, including receiving merchandise, tracking stock levels, performing regular counts, and reconciling discrepancies in inventory records. The Inventory Manager will organize stockrooms and sales floor displays, monitor product movement, and collaborate with purchasing and sales teams to ensure optimal stock levels. Day-to-day tasks include updating inventory systems, preparing reports, coordinating with vendors on deliveries or returns, and identifying slow-moving or high-demand items. The role also involves partnering with store staff to support customer service, ensuring that products are accurately labeled, available, and easy to locate. Qualifications Inventory Control and Inventory Management skills to maintain accurate stock levels and organized storage areas. Strong Analytical Skills to interpret inventory data, identify trends, and support data-driven decisions. Effective Communication skills to collaborate with store teams, vendors, and management. Customer Service skills to support front-line staff and ensure product availability for a positive customer experience. Experience with inventory or POS systems and proficiency with basic office software (e.g., spreadsheets). High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced retail environment. Previous experience in retail inventory management or a related operational role preferred. Ability to stand, move merchandise, and perform physical tasks associated with stock handling.