Kipling: Stock Manager - Orlando Off-Site

At Kipling, we put our people first. We always have and we always will. It is ingrained in our DNA. Good people bring out the good in people, and good people are the foundation of this brand.

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people who believe in new experiences, living a life of positivity, and discovering our own way, Kipling just may be the place for you.

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Kipling Careers or  Stock Manager What will you do?

A day in the life of an Offsite Stock Manager at Kipling looks a little like this.

As the Offsite Stock Manager, you will provide strategic leadership to the stock and logistics team and successfully execute company visions and values. You will oversee day-to-day operations of the Service Center/Off-site units, including inventory management, shipment processing, maintaining organized backstock, efficient merchandise flow to store locations, and loss prevention initiatives. You will drive operational excellence and impact the business by optimizing inventory control across multiple locations, protecting company assets, and ensuring that store standards and processes for merchandising, operations, and business execution are consistent and well implemented.

Lead inventory management across multiple locations, optimizing stock levels, SKU organization, and merchandise allocation to maximize efficiency.

Oversee shipping and receiving operations, including processing, verification, documentation, and coordination of inbound/outbound merchandise flows.

Direct merchandise placement and floor stocking processes, ensuring product availability, proper rotation to meet store needs and operational standards.

Manage organizational systems and procedures to maintain an efficient, well-organized backstock environment and storage areas across multiple sites.

Monitor and drive productivity goals, establish key performance metrics, and ensure operational targets are met or exceeded.

Develop and coach team members, providing direct feedback, training, and supervision to build a high-performing, knowledgeable workforce.

Utilize independent judgment and discretion to lead all aspects of people management, including providing input and making decisions related to recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, promotions, and terminations.

Communicate clearly, set expectations for company policies, procedures, and operational excellence standards.

Manage operations including scheduling, expense control, loss prevention, audits, and reporting. Develop staffing plans that effectively support peak seasons, major promotional launches, and operational surges driven by headquarters directives

Execute loss prevention strategies and protocols to protect company assets and reduce shrink.

Apply business acumen and product knowledge to make data-driven operational decisions that improve efficiency.

Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify operational improvements and implement process enhancements.

Foster an inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What do you need to succeed?

We all bring unique skills to work each day. For this role, there are foundational skills needed to succeed, along with 3+ years of retail management or warehouse/logistics operations experience preferred. A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred; but we value hands-on experience and demonstrated achievements most.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

Valid Driver's License (DL) required

Demonstrated experience operating and/or driving U-Haul/rental trucksRFID inventory tracking and management experience preferred

Excellent product knowledge and understanding of inventory management systems

Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively address inventory shortages, overages, and operational challenges while minimizing business disruption.

Proven ability to manage multiple locations and coordinate operations across sites

Proven communication and…