Inventory & Operations Manager

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 an...