Warner Bros. Discovery · 13 hours ago
Inventory Operations Assistant Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $134K/yr
2+ years expWarner Bros. Discovery is a leading entertainment company known for its iconic content and beloved brands. The Assistant Manager, Inventory Operations supports product intake and inventory execution at the Harry Potter Shop New York, ensuring efficient product movement and operational readiness to drive commercial performance.
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Responsibilities
Support the daily product intake process, ensuring deliveries are received, processed and moved accurately and efficiently
Assist in maintaining back of house organization including stockroom layout, zoning standards and workflow routines
Support the replenishment strategy to keep the sales floor stocked, dense and consistent throughout trading hours
Partner with Visual Merchandising and Sales leadership to support product launches, floor moves and seasonal changes
Ensure compliance with operational, health and safety and inventory management processes
Identify opportunities to improve receiving, storage and replenishment routines and implement improvements, in conjunction with the Inventory Operations Manager
Support cleanliness, equipment care and safe working practices in all operational areas
Support technology processes in relation to receiving, stock movement and inventory systems
Assist with personalization operations, including equipment use, processes and inventory where required
Lead on cycle counts, stock checks, damages processing and shrink control routines
Monitor inventory data and flag trends, risks or discrepancies to the relevant teams
Ensure accurate documentation for deliveries, transfers, returns, damages and adjustments
Support inventory reporting by gathering data and preparing summaries as required
Build strong product knowledge, including stock levels, storage needs and density priorities
Track negative inventory, damages, expiry dates and discrepancies and drive action plans to resolve issues
Maintain daily leadership of the back of house and inventory team, helping maintain strong standards of performance and morale
Oversee onboarding, training and development of new and existing team members
Provide regular coaching and feedback to Associates and Leads to improve accuracy, pace and standards
Action performance conversations and improvement plans in partnership with the Inventory Operations Manager
Help maintain clear communication across the inventory team and wider store leadership
Support the Inventory Operations Manager with escalations, investigations and operational problem solving
Work with Technology teams to log and follow up inventory and system related issues
Partner with Store, Visual Merchandising and Warehouse teams to support smooth stock flow
Maintain strong visibility on both shop floor and back of house, leading by example on standards and service
Step in to support leadership coverage during absence of the Inventory Operations Manager when required
Qualification
Required
Two to four years' experience in retail operations, inventory or back of house leadership roles
Experience supporting teams in a fast paced and high-volume retail environment
Strong understanding of receiving, stockroom organization and replenishment routines
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with good organization and follow up
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Confident communicator who can work with store teams and support functions
Comfortable using inventory systems, reporting tools and Microsoft Office or similar platforms
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
An employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Paid holidays and sick time
Vacation
Company
Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$17.5BKey Investors
JP Morgan
2025-12-05Acquired
2025-06-09Post Ipo Debt· $17.5B
2005-07-15IPO
Leadership Team
David Zaslav
President and CEO
Mark Thompson
CEO
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