Merchandise Inventory Lead – The History Shop

The White House Historical Association is a charitable nonprofit, nonpartisan institution whose purpose is to enhance the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the White House. To fulfill its purpose, the White House Historical Association produces educational literature, develops special educational programs, and maintains two websites, whitehousehistory.org and shop.whitehousehistory.org. From private funding and the sale of its educational products, the Association supports our mission to preserve, protect and provide public access to the rich history of the Executive Mansion.

The White House History Shop is a legacy shop whose previous location was at 1610 H Street NW, and a favorite local boutique gift shop celebrating all aspects of White House history. With beautiful interpretations of famous artifacts, and artistic depictions of the home itself by American artisans, the breadth of the assortment is thoughtful and timeless. Now located in The People’s House: A White House Experience at 1700 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, The History Shop serves a broader audience through those attending our new educational space as well as local shoppers.

Job Description

The role of a Merchandise Inventory Lead at The History Shop by The White House Historical Association is an essential part of the store operations team and reports directly to the store manager. You take initiative, have strong analytical skills, communicate with store team on all inventory happenings, and are agile at adapting to the ebbs and flows of the day-to-day business. You work closely with the Store Manager and Assistant Manager in providing a great experience for both the team and customers as you respond to the overall needs of the business. The Merchandise Inventory Lead manages all inventory related tasks and drives the business through a high functioning back of house, proactive planning, and strategic problem solving.

Create a strategic operational experience for the back of house

• Foster productive relationships with store managers, team members, and customers.
• Work with the sales team to ensure each customer receives the best store experience possible.
• Ensure restock and floor-ready activities are completed a daily basis to ensure floor presentation standards including storage fixtures on the shop floor.

Overview of the Functions

• You will unpack stock, verify the quality and place it on the sales floor according to the store manager and visual merchandising standards.
• You will periodically adjust the tagged price of selected items throughout the store.
• You will prepare inventory for transfer to other stores according to what is needed/required by the store manager.
• You will be responsible for maintaining the receiving and storage areas.
• You will be responsible for processing shipments, replenishing the sales floor, stockroom maintenance, cleaning and general organization.
• You will oversee the part-time stock associate and provide relevant direction and feedback.
• You will constantly review stockroom storage and make suggestions to benefit sales.
• You will highlight and suggest any critical issues concerning the stock loss to the store manager.
• You will keep customer needs and trends in mind when assessing stockroom layouts.
• You will analyze bestseller information, product packaging, and space allocations.
• You will become familiar with inventory levels and understand how to use systems to check availability and perform inter-store transfers.
• You will support the sales floor team on replenishment, recovery and selling.
• Facilitate 2x year inventory cycle count procedures with support from store staff.
• As needed, you may be required to direct/guide other employees in stock-related tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 yrs stock management experience.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Must be able to comfortably lift 30-50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
• Must be able to work independently and efficiently to execute the necessary tasks of the day.
• Eager to develop new skills and responsive to feedback.
• Must be available to work at least one weekend day and some holidays.
• Must adhere to scheduled shifts with punctuality.
• Ability to develop relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes.
• Possess the desire to develop, recommend, and implement new processes to benefit the overall business.

Job Details

• Type: Full-time
• Compensation: ranges from $20-$23 hourly.
• Benefits: 403(B), health, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, employee discounts
• Location: On-site

Candidates selected for this position must pass a full background and reference check.