Inventory Lead in Sumner, Washington at evo

evo Purpose: To make life better by building community and igniting the adventurous spirit that lives within us all. evo is leading multi-channel retail brand that stands at the intersection of community, commerce, action sports and the outdoor lifestyle. This is personified by a distinctly curated product assortment and a creative approach to crafting highly differentiated customer experiences. We define success differently than most. Balancing our goals of (1) building an iconic brand and business (2) creating an extraordinary place and path for our employees and (3) leveraging our success to give back, helping to empower underprivileged children is paramount to evos success. We have a passion for community, sports and lifestyle, and a collective hunger when it comes to building a great company together.

The Job

The Inventory Lead oversees the inventory processes in the DC, ensuring accurate stock management and an organized flow of merchandise. This role is responsible for tracking, organizing, and maintaining inventory levels to support sales, uphold delivery standards, and optimize customer experience. The Inventory Lead collaborates closely with DC teams, Stores, Customer Care and management and has lead level supervisory responsibilities.

The Perks

• 100% paid health dental and vision*
• Paid vacation time*, sick leave, 40 hours volunteer paid time off
• Paid parental leave for birthing & non birthing parents
• Retail quarterly bonus program, profit share program* and long-term compensation program
• 401k matching
• Employee discount and access to pro deals on most the products we sell
• NGEY (New Gear Every Year): a new ski or snowboard setup to use for the season*
• Bike finance program and bike stipend
• Time together outside, volunteer activities, community events, ride days and annual retreat
• Flexible work schedules, remote work for eligible roles, and dog friendly offices
• Career pathing, leadership development, network development, training and performance feedback

Note: Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location, tenure and employment type. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time.

*Benefit not eligible for seasonal employees

The Opportunity

Inventory Management:

• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts and full inventory audits to maintain accurate on-hand stock levels across the DC.
• Track incoming and outgoing merchandise through the WMS/inventory system, ensuring accurate receipt confirmation, putaway, and pick location recording.
• Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies at the source investigating root cause (mis-picks, mis-putaways, damage, shrink) before they compound into larger accuracy issues.

Merchandise Organization & Slotting:

• Maintain organized, labeled storage locations across all zones (bulk, reserve, pick face) to support efficient putaway and pick paths.
• Ensure merchandise is properly slotted, labeled, and stored per DC location standards to support pick accuracy and throughput targets.
• Support slotting and re-slotting projects based on velocity, seasonality, and space utilization needs.

Support DC Operations:

• Collaborate with associates, leads, supervisors, and the DC manager to align inventory accuracy and availability with outbound demand and inbound flow.
• Assist with receiving, putaway, and replenishment of new shipments to keep pick locations stocked and available.
• Coordinate with outbound/pick teams to flag stock shortages, location issues, or discrepancies before they impact order fulfillment.

Inventory Audits and Reporting:

• Perform scheduled and ad hoc audits to verify inventory accuracy and compliance with DC inventory control policies.
• Provide reports to DC leadership highlighting accuracy metrics, shrink trends, and recurring discrepancy patterns.
• Other duties as assigned.

You treat the product in this building as yours. When something looks wrong, you chase it. You do not need to be assigned a discrepancy to care about it, and you do not hand a problem back up the chain until you have taken it as far as you can.

You coach rather than direct. You would rather build a counter who understands why a variance happened than issue a correction and move on.

You are self reliant, and you take direction well. Those two pull against each other, and we mean both. Given a priority and a deadline, you find the path yourself. You are also able to commit fully to a decision you did not make and execute it without friction.

You are comfortable being the one who says the number is wrong. Accuracy work means telling people things they would rather not hear, and doing it in a way that keeps them working with you.

The Must Haves

• A high school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in inventory control, warehouse/DC operations, or related logistics environment.
• Demonstrated strength in Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions such as XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP, conditional formulas such as SUMIFS and COUNTIFS, and comfort working with large data sets. Working proficiency across Microsoft Office.
• Experience in a WMS or ERP environment with the ability to learn new systems quickly. Ours include Korber, NetSuite, Shopify, and GEEK+.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain findings to both floor associates and DC leadership.
• Willingness to become certified on powered industrial equipment after hire. Prior certification is a plus.

Technology:

• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS): Proficiency using WMS software to manage inventory, locations, and movements.
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems: Familiarity with ERP systems for broader inventory and operations data (e.g., NetSuite).
• Microsoft Office: Proficiency in Excel and Outlook for data tracking, reporting, and communication.

The Nice to Haves

• Experience with a cycle count program in a multi channel retail or ecommerce environment.
• Familiarity with structured problem solving such as 5 Whys.
• Exposure to goods to person or automated storage and retrieval systems.

At evo, we are working to build and nurture a culture where equity, inclusivity, and compassion are inherent to how we operate and evolve. We recognize and value the uniqueness of each individual's experiences and understand the power in the diversity of ideas and opinions. Guided by our values and mission to promote more inclusive outdoor spaces, we are working to develop a team that is equally representative of the community we hope to build.

While there is more work to be done, we are in the process of evolving our toolset. We are committed to providing the space, support, and resources necessary for each individual to feel heard and valued. If you are interested in contributing your unique voice to our journey, we welcome you to apply!

evo is an equal opportunity employer. We believe the participation of individuals of diverse ages, races, religions, cultures, abilities and personalities will add to personal development and organizational success. All employees and potential employees will be recruited, selected, trained, and promoted without regard to sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, marital or military status, age, national origin, color, the presence of any mental, physical, or sensory disability, genetic information, gender identity, political ideology, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The base wage for this role ranges from $21.00 to $24.00/hr. Where you land in that range depends on your skills and experience, and we also factor in internal pay equity. While the full range is listed for this role, we rarely hire at the top of the range, leaving room for professional and financial growth in role.

At evo, we continually evolve our pay process and total rewards offerings to ensure pay is fair and easy to understand. While every individual's needs are unique, we are proud to offer a benefits package that has been carefully curated to support both your personal life and professional aspirations.