What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Goods Manager position at Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona?
About the Role:
Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona is looking for a growth-minded New Goods Manager to lead and manage all aspects of warehouse and retail operations for its New Goods program. The ideal candidate will have five plus years of supervisory experience in warehouse, purchasing, and/or retail store operations. This position will be responsible for leading a small team to check in orders, maintain inventories, distribute product to stores, and effectively merchandise product in stores to achieve revenue and profitability goals. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem -solving skills are essential for success in this role. Prior experience and proficiency working with databases is preferred. Qualified candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and must also have a valid Arizona driver’s license and auto insurance.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 5 years of experience in retail management or product management.
- Level 1 Fingerprint clearance card or ability to obtain one.
- Valid AZ Driver's license and auto insurance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field.
- 5 years supervisory experience in the retail trade industry, specifically in managing new product launches.
- Familiarity with inventory management systems and sales analytics tools.
- Experience and proficiency with databases and Microsoft office products such as excel, outlook, etc.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise a small team of employees to ensure weekly goals are achieved in a timely manner. This includes providing feedback to employees and completing monthly goals and objectives with staff to ensure alignment with business goals.
- Maintain inventories, distribute product to stores, check-in orders, and effectively merchandise product in stores to achieve revenue
- Researching, establishing relationships and negotiating with vendors to achieve optimal terms for the organization.
- Regularly visit different Goodwill locations in Southern AZ territory to build engagement with store staff to meet New Goods revenue goals.
- Maintain database of all New Goods items and inventory levels and respond to inquiries concerning pricing.
Skills:
The required skills for this position are excellent communication skills which are necessary for collaborating with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams to meet New Goods Department revenue goals. Organizational skills are crucial for managing multiple product introductions simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail. Preferred skills, such as familiarity with inventory management systems, enhance the ability to track product performance and optimize stock levels. Overall, a combination of these skills will enable the New Goods Manager to effectively drive the success of new product offerings in the retail environment.
