Receiving Manager in Princeton, New Jersey at The Princeton University Store

Lead the accurate and complete flow of merchandise from delivery to inventory locations and the sales floor.
Princeton University Store is seeking a hands-on Receiving Manager to lead receiving, inventory control, stockroom organization, and replenishment. This role is ideal for an organized leader who values communication, accuracy, urgency, teamwork, and customer service.

POSITION SNAPSHOT
Reports To: General Manager, Stores
Supervises: Receiving and replenishment associates, as assigned
Employment Type: Full-time, hourly
Schedule: Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak periods
Work Location: 114-116 Nassau Street, 36 University Place Princeton, NJ 08540
Salary Range: Salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits: Eligible employees may participate in the company’s benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits made available to eligible employees.

ABOUT PRINCETON UNIVERSITY STORE
Princeton University Store is an independent omnichannel retailer serving the Princeton University community through two stores, ecommerce, campus events, and pop-up retail.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
The Receiving Manager ensures merchandise is received accurately, discrepancies between purchase orders and physical shipments are communicated promptly, inventory is stored safely, and product moves quickly to the sales floor. The role connects inventory accuracy with product availability, sales, omnichannel fulfillment, and customer experience.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
• Shipments are verified, processed, and completed accurately and on schedule.
• Stockrooms and receiving areas remain safe, organized, and free of unnecessary backlogs.
• Cycle counts and inventory records are accurate, with discrepancies researched and resolved promptly.
• The sales floor is consistently replenished and associates understand their priorities.

WHAT YOU DO
• Lead receiving from delivery through verification, processing, labeling, storage, inventory placement, and sales-floor replenishment.
• Resolve shortages, overages, damages, negative inventory, and other shipment or system discrepancies; communicate purchase-order issues promptly.
• Maintain clear stockroom standards and lead replenishment based on demand, promotions, events, and business priorities.
• Complete cycle counts, inventory adjustments, returns, and physical-inventory preparation with strong controls and documentation.
• Coach associates, assign daily workload, and hold the team accountable for safety, accuracy, productivity, and follow-through.
• Support customers, omnichannel fulfillment, merchandising updates, and Manager-on-Duty coverage as needed.

WHAT YOU BRING
• Three or more years of receiving, inventory, warehouse, merchandising, or retail-operations experience.
• Previous supervisory or retail-leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of shipment processing, replenishment, cycle counts, inventory control, and discrepancy resolution.
• Strong organization, communication, coaching, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.
• Comfort with POS, inventory, ERP, shipping, reporting, and handheld systems.
• Ability to remain mobile, safely use approved receiving equipment, and regularly lift merchandise weighing up to 40 pounds.

WHY YOU WILL ENJOY THIS ROLE
• Own an essential operation that directly affects sales and customer experience.
• Build stronger receiving, inventory, and replenishment practices.
• Make a visible impact in a practical, hands-on retail environment.

TO APPLY
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and interest in the position.