Stock Manager

Join Our Team as the Retail Stock Manager at Tampa International Airport!

As a Retail Stock Manager at Tampa International Airport, you’ll oversee complex stock operations generating up to $30M in annual sales. In this role you will lead advanced inventory planning, demand forecasting, vendor management, and cross‑functional coordination. This role manages larger, multi‑shift stock teams and leverages enterprise systems to optimize inventory accuracy, reduce carrying costs and shrink, and ensure timely, efficient merchandise flow that supports sales.

Salary Range: $62,810.00 - $73,894.00 plus quarterly bonus opportunities!

• Lead inventory planning, demand forecasting, and replenishment strategies to maintain stock levels and optimize working capital.
• Align inventory plans with the Retail Director of Operations.
• Develop and enforce SOPs and performance standards across shifts and departments to ensure consistency, compliance, and safety.
• Manage stock teams and shift managers, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Build team capability through succession planning and development.
• Oversee vendor relationships, including contracts, SLAs, and performance reviews.
• Optimize freight, delivery schedules, and cross‑docking to reduce lead times and costs.
• Analyze inventory and sales data to improve order quantities, product mix, and margins.
• Implement forecasting models and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Lead asset protection programs, cycle counts, and variance analysis to minimize shrink.
• Collaborate with merchandising and marketing teams on promotions, seasonal resets, and product launches.
• Use ERP/WMS/RMS systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, Manhattan) for inventory and labor planning, reporting, and analytics.
• Prepare KPI dashboards and provide insights to senior leadership.
• Plan and execute annual physical inventories and improve processes for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage stock operations budget, monitor P&L impacts, and implement cost‑saving initiatives.

• 5+ years in stock operations, inventory management, or supply chain.
• 3+ years in a retail supervisory or management role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Proficient in inventory systems and retail management platforms.
• OSHA safety awareness preferred; ability to obtain airport security credentials.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Leadership and team development.
• Operational excellence and process optimization.