We are partnering confidentially with a highly respected, New York-based global retail leader on a high-impact hybrid opportunity based in New York City.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly visible team at the intersection of inventory optimization, profitability strategy, merchandising, and analytics. The organization is seeking an analytically minded professional who can help drive lifecycle margin performance through strategic inventory movement, clearance optimization, and data-driven decision-making across multiple banners and channels.

This role is ideal for a strong analytical thinker who thrives in fast-paced retail environments and enjoys balancing strategy with hands-on execution.

Why This Opportunity

This position offers the opportunity to directly influence company profitability through the optimization of aged, overstocked, and at-risk inventory. Partnering closely with merchandising, supply chain, store teams, and enterprise partners, this role will help drive sales productivity, margin generation, and inventory efficiency across the business.

The right candidate will bring strong retail analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate data into actionable inventory strategies.

What You’ll Own

• Lead clearance inventory transfer strategies across stores and distribution centers
• Optimize aged, discounted, and at-risk inventory across channels and banners
• Partner with store teams to enhance inventory movement execution and performance
• Support open-to-buy discussions, inventory risk assessments, and opportunity planning
• Lead ad hoc inventory initiatives including job-outs and off-price liquidation channels
• Maintain by-store capacity inventory plans to support sales, margin, and turn goals
• Develop reporting and performance insights to support inventory decision-making
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships with merchandising, supply chain, and store operations

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• 1–3 years of retail, inventory, merchandising, or analytical experience
• Strong proficiency in Excel and Power BI (or similar BI/reporting tools)
• SQL and/or Python knowledge preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
• Strong understanding of inventory productivity, sell-through, and margin drivers