Inventory & Operations Manager
Scale Army Careers
📋 Descripción del Trabajo
Our client is a fast-growing consumer brand focused on improving operational efficiency, inventory health, and cost management across its supply chain. Operating in a dynamic and evolving environment, they are looking to bring clarity, control, and accountability to inventory, logistics, and fulfillment processes while supporting continued business growth.
LOCATION
Fully remote | 9 AM – 5 PM EST
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Inventory & Operations Manager will take full ownership of inventory planning, purchasing, logistics, and fulfillment operations. This is a highly hands-on role focused on bringing structure to fragmented systems, improving inventory accuracy, reducing costs, and driving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is action-oriented, comfortable working with imperfect data, and capable of making informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Inventory Planning & Control
– Own inventory planning across Extensiv, WMS, and spreadsheets
– Build and manage purchase orders and inbound timelines
– Continuously audit and adjust min/max inventory levels
– Reconcile data across systems to create clear, actionable insights
– Identify and eliminate excess and aging inventory
3PL & Fulfillment Management
– Own day-to-day relationships with 3PL partners
– Monitor and improve order accuracy, fulfillment speed, and inventory accuracy
– Identify and resolve fulfillment issues quickly
– Ensure smooth inbound receiving and outbound order flow
– Drive accountability and performance improvements with 3PL partners
Cost & Vendor Management
– Lead cost reduction initiatives across freight, logistics, and vendors
– Negotiate with carriers, 3PLs, and suppliers
– Challenge cost increases and identify more efficient solutions
Operational Visibility & Process Improvement
– Create visibility across inventory, in-transit goods, and purchasing
– Reduce stockouts, excess inventory, and poor purchasing decisions
– Drive SKU rationalization to simplify operations
– Build simple, scalable reporting to support decision-making
Collaboration & Decision Support
– Work closely with the COO and CEO in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
– Challenge assumptions and provide data-backed recommendations
– Escalate critical decisions while maintaining ownership of day-to-day execution
– Contribute to balancing trade-offs across cash flow, inventory, and availability
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
– Experience managing inventory, purchasing, logistics, and fulfillment operations
– Experience working with 3PL partners and warehouse management systems
– Experience operating in fast-paced environments with imperfect or fragmented data
– Experience driving cost reduction and operational improvements
Skills
– Strong proficiency in Excel and operational analysis
– Ability to manage and interpret data across multiple systems, including Extensiv and WMS platforms
– Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues early and take ownership of solutions
– Ability to operate with directional accuracy without relying on perfect data
– Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge decisions constructively
– High level of organization and attention to detail
– Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on outcomes
– Resilience and composure under pressure
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
– Improved control over inventory decisions with reduced reactivity
– Well-managed and validated min/max inventory levels
– Reduction in stockouts, excess inventory, and aged inventory
– Improved 3PL performance, including accuracy, speed, and communication
– Lower inbound and outbound shipping costs
– Increased visibility across inventory, purchasing, and logistics operations
OPPORTUNITY
This is a high-impact opportunity to take ownership of core operational functions within a growing consumer brand. You will play a critical role in improving inventory health, reducing costs, and bringing clarity to complex systems, while working closely with leadership in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE THESE STEPS NEED TO BE FOLLOWED:
– Fill in the application form
– Record a video showcasing your skill sets