Inventory & Visual Lead (Part-Time) - Des Moines in West Des Moines, Iowa at Jaxen Grey

Jaxen Grey is a modern menswear retailer focused on helping individuals look and feel their best. We offer a thoughtfully curated selection of apparel and accessories from emerging and established brands - each chosen for quality, fit, and everyday versatility. Our stores are a place for discovery, delivering a personalized, elevated shopping experience where customers can explore style and find new favorites in a welcoming and inspiring environment.

Our team culture is grounded in trust, active listening, and shared expertise. We lead with purpose and strive to elevate every interaction - principles reflected in our internal STYLE framework. Whether online or in-store, our mission is to redefine what retail feels like through meaningful service, genuine connection, and a deep commitment to customer experience.

Behind the scenes, we’re a collaborative and driven team that believes in thoughtful product, intentional leadership, and building something meaningful together. If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you!

At Jaxen Grey, the Inventory & Visual Lead plays a critical role in ensuring product moves efficiently from receipt to stockroom to sales floor while maintaining a compelling, well-merchandised store environment. This position owns key inventory operations, replenishment, stockroom organization, visual merchandising execution, and sales floor readiness that directly support sell-through, operational excellence, and a strong customer experience.

This is a hands-on, part-time role reporting to the Store Manager, with close partnership with store leadership and the Visual Merchandising Manager. Hours are based on the needs of the business and may fluctuate throughout the year.

• Own all inbound and outbound product flow, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with Company policies
• Receive, unpack, ticket, and process merchandise; verify receipts and resolve discrepancies as needed
• Execute and oversee inter-store transfers, Return Authorizations (RAs), damages, and other inventory-related processes
• Maintain an organized, safe, and space-efficient stockroom that supports inventory accuracy and fast replenishment
• Partner with store leadership to establish and execute a replenishment cadence using restock reports and inventory tools
• Ensure the sales floor is replenished, organized, and customer-ready to support sell-through and a strong customer experience
• Execute weekly and monthly merchandising directives in partnership with store leadership and the Sr. Visual Merchandising Manager
• Maintain floorset integrity, outfitting standards, and overall visual presentation throughout the store
• Support markdowns, launches, events, promotions, seasonal transitions, and re-merchandising projects
• Train and support the team on Operation Recovery, brand standards, and visual presentation expectations
• Identify store, facilities, stockroom, and merchandising needs and communicate opportunities to leadership
• Fulfill, prepare, and ship e-commerce and customer orders in accordance with quality and shipping standards
• Assist customers on the sales floor as needed

• Proven success working in a fast-paced retail, inventory, operations, or merchandising environment
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• A strong eye for visual presentation, outfitting, and sales floor standards
• A high level of initiative, accountability, and ownership over results
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to problem-solve and adapt to changing business needs
• Comfort using technology, including inventory systems, Point of Sale, and shipping software
• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Ability to safely climb and use ladders as needed
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

• This is a part-time position, with 25–29 hours per week expected based on business needs
• Schedules are typically Monday–Friday, but may vary based on store needs
• Weekend, holiday, and peak-period availability may be required for events, launches, markdowns, and seasonal transitions

• Competitive starting wage: $19.62/hour
• Monthly bonus opportunities based on store performance
• Paid sick leave
• 30% employee discount on merchandise at Jaxen Grey and Evereve
• Ongoing opportunities for internal advancement and professional growth

This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role. Additional duties, requirements, or changes may be added or adjusted at any time, with or without notice.