Associate Instock Manager I

Job Title: Associate Instock Manager I Job Description The Associate Instock Manager I plays a critical role in driving operational excellence across the supply chain for music and merchandise products. This position focuses on managing inventory, improving vendor performance through strategic collaboration, and optimizing end-to-end supply chain processes. The role requires close partnership with internal cross-functional teams such as central supply chain, transportation, vendor management, and other business stakeholders to ensure high availability and a seamless customer experience, especially during peak events and Q4 activities. Responsibilities

- Manage inventory for music and merchandise product categories, ensuring items are in stock and available to customers.
- Root cause and resolve operational exceptions, including out-of-stock products, missing site offers, and supply chain disruptions.
- Engage directly with assigned vendors to build strong operational partnerships and provide an engaging partner experience.
- Drive timely resolution of vendor-related issues while identifying opportunities to strengthen supply chain performance.
- Diagnose root causes of recurring operational problems and invent scalable solutions that improve efficiency and reliability.
- Proactively identify and surface potential supply chain disruptions before they impact business performance or customer experience.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across multiple teams, including central supply chain, transportation, vendor management, and marketing, to align on vendor strategies and operational priorities.
- Manage day-to-day task volumes and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met according to defined quality standards.
- Develop, maintain, and update reporting focused on key operational performance indicators to support data-driven decision-making.
- Support high-volume operational periods such as events and end-of-year peak, contributing to successful execution of Q4 initiatives.
- Demonstrate strong follow-through on open issues and action items, ensuring timely completion and clear communication with partners.
- Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment by staying flexible, detail-oriented, and focused on continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

- At least 1 year of experience using Excel, including working with data to support reporting and analysis.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in supply chain, inventory management, or project management.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Ability to diagnose root causes of operational issues and develop practical, scalable solutions.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when managing inventory and operational data.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while consistently meeting SLAs and quality standards.
- Effective collaboration skills for working with cross-functional internal teams and external vendors.
- Strong follow-through and ownership mindset to drive issues to resolution.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, particularly during peak periods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience working with vendor-facing roles or in environments that require building and maintaining strong external partnerships.
- Familiarity with supply chain processes such as forecasting, replenishment, and transportation coordination.
- Experience creating and updating performance reports and dashboards using Excel or similar tools.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders at different levels across the organization.
- Interest in or familiarity with music and merchandise product categories.
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate potential operational risks and take proactive steps to mitigate them.

Work Environment This role operates in a highly collaborative, cross-functional team culture that partners closely with vendor, customer support, and marketing teams. The position is based in an office environment in Culver City, CA and follows a standard Monday through Friday schedule from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Occasional overtime, weekend, or holiday work may be required, particularly around peak seasons such as October through January and major events. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, with high volumes during peak periods and a strong focus on operational excellence, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Los Angeles, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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