My Epic Gear Inventory Specialist

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Job Summary:

We are building out a new inventory team to support the latest Vail Resorts innovation - My Epic Gear. My Epic Gear is a revolutionary gear membership program, offering the latest gear to our members, when they want it, where they want it. The My Epic Gear team is at a key inflection point, with inventory management being key unlock to delivering My Epic Gear at scale.

In this Inventory Specialist role you will spend most of your time working on gear management, supporting the Operations Front Line team solving inventory problems and analyzing inventory trends. Using these trends, you will engage with Operations on maximizing gear utilization, supporting required gear movement, and resolution of the inventory puzzle. You will use your vast knowledge of the inventory to offer strategic change recommendations to your Inventory Manager team as well as the Operations teams. This role is very visible to all stakeholders in My Epic Gear, so attention to detail is of the utmost importance to help deliver the right gear to the right place at the right time for our members. This position will also require some weekend hours.

This position will encompass My Epic Gear inventory across 12 resorts in the US and Canada.

Job Specifications:

• Outlet:  Corporate
• Expected Pay Range: $22.00 - $25.00 / hour
• Shift & Schedule Availability:  Full Time
• Skill Level: Specialist
• Other Specifics: Hybrid

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage inventory allocations and assignments in proprietary and third party systems.
• Support Operations, Distribution, and Logistics with regard to inventory availability, inventory tracking and inventory movement.
• Guide decisions relative to inventory to maximize member reservation fulfillment and gear utilization to help deliver greater profitability.
• Support local Rental Operations teams and Inventory Manager, as well as those across My Epic Gear portfolio.
• Build strong relationships and partner with key Rental Operations and Distribution team leaders to coordinate gear movement ensure the right gear is at the right place and the right time.
• Leverage data and systems to improve My Epic Gear inventory performance and improve upon key metrics and KPIs.
• Develop insights to anticipate inventory problems and shortages to facilitate gear rebalancing and coordination.
• Provide feedback to Inventory Manager, identifying process and technology improvements to help optimize inventory management.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Create daily/weekly inventory/stock and audit reports.
• Participate in inventory continuous improvement projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience. Experience working with inventory is preferred.
• Experience working with computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)
• Proven ambition to take on additional ownership, assuming responsibilities outside of day-to-day deliverables.
• Demonstrates effective communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational ability.
• Must be able to speak read and write the English language.
• Must be available to work weekends as required.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills for reporting.

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $22.00 - $25.00. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.  Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states* in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion. 

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  505252
Reference Date: 09/20/2024 
Job Code Function: Rental Operations  
Job Type: [[JobType]]