This role is open to candidates based in LATAM, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Please note that as this role supports U.S.-based clients, candidates must be available to work during U.S. business hours aligned with the client’s time zone.

 

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