Strategic Inventory Specialist - Freelance KPI-Driven

StartupAdvantage; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 82,000 - 112,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching

Benefits

Flexible hours

Job summary

StartupAdvantage in Minot, ND seeks an Inventory Specialist at a freelance capacity, joining a tight-knit team that values outcome ownership. You will translate chaotic data into a funded plan and drive cross-functional alignment across finance, product, and operations.

The role emphasizes agile decision-making, KPI development, and cost-efficient process improvements, with coaching and benefits included. Open today for the right candidate in Minot.

Qualifications

• APICS CSCP certification or equivalent.
• Experience in freight forwarding and SKU management.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong written communication for high-stakes emails.

Responsibilities

• Draft the business case to secure funding for initiatives.
• Streamline workflows to cut costs and boost efficiency.
• Coordinate with regional offices to standardize processes in Minot, ND.
• Rebuild a target the ND team doubted.
• Develop and track KPIs aligned with StartupAdvantage goals.
• Lead weekly reviews that drive decisions, not endless meetings.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Broker tradeoffs when sales, product, and finance disagree, in Minot.

Skills

Leadership

Written communication

Freight forwarding

SKU management

Freelance delivery

Education

APICS CSCP certification

Job description

StartupAdvantage in Minot, ND seeks an Inventory Specialist at a freelance capacity, joining a tight-knit team that values outcome ownership. You will translate chaotic data into a funded plan and drive cross-functional alignment across finance, product, and operations.

The role emphasizes agile decision-making, KPI development, and cost-efficient process improvements, with coaching and benefits included. Open today for the right candidate in Minot.