Supply Chain Associate

Hireframe; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Paid time off

HMO coverage

Annual bonuses

Coaching support

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Hireframe is seeking an extremely organized, tech-savvy Operations professional to own inventory planning, forecasting, and production scheduling for short shelf-life products. You will manage data in Airtable, build dashboards, and present clear analyses to leadership.

Responsibilities include coordinating with US customers and partners, maintaining accurate data, and driving process improvements using AI tools. Flexible, remote-first environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an operations-focused role (inventory, supply chain, planning, or forecasting).
• Experience managing short shelf-life or perishable inventory.
• Hands-on experience working with Airtable.
• Experience working with U.S. customers and U.S.-based clients.
• Excellent written and spoken English (emails, summaries, presentations).
• Strong Excel skills (forecasting, planning, tracking).
• Extremely detail-oriented, organized, and proactive.
• Highly tech-savvy, comfortable using AI tools and modern software.
• Comfortable working US Central Time hours.

Responsibilities

• Own inventory planning, forecasting, and replenishment for short shelf-life products.
• Build and maintain production schedules and demand forecasts.
• Track inventory levels, rate of sale, yields, expirations, and risk flags.
• Identify operational risks early (stock-outs, excess inventory).
• Own and manage Airtable as the core operations system.
• Maintain clean, accurate, and structured operational data.
• Build dashboards, trackers, and workflows using Airtable and Excel.
• Present data clearly and visually to summarize issues and proposed solutions.
• Manage operational communication with U.S. customers, distributors, and partners.
• Handle emails, follow-ups, timelines, and coordination with professionalism.
• Clearly summarize problems, root causes, and recommended actions for leadership.
• Support customer service and order-related coordination as needed.
• Use AI tools (ChatGPT and similar) to improve workflows, communication, and analysis.
• Be highly tech-savvy and comfortable adopting new tools and systems quickly.
• Continuously improve operational processes and documentation.
• Operate with a high sense of ownership and accountability.
• Be proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Support cross-functional needs as the business scales.

Skills

Operations experience

Shelf-life inventory

US customers

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Tech-savviness

Time zone coordination

Tools

Airtable

Excel

Job description

This is a high-ownership operations role for someone who is extremely organized, tech-savvy, and proactive. You will manage inventory planning, forecasting, production scheduling, and operational coordination while communicating clearly with U.S. customers, partners, and internal stakeholders. You should be excellent at written communication, structured problem-solving, and visually summarizing issues and solutions for leadership.

Operations, Planning & Forecasting

• Own inventory planning, forecasting, and replenishment for short shelf-life products
• Build and maintain production schedules and demand forecasts
• Track inventory levels, rate of sale, yields, expirations, and risk flags
• Identify operational risks early (stock-outs, excess inventory, aging product)

Systems & Data Management

• Own and manage Airtable as the core operations system
• Maintain clean, accurate, and structured operational data
• Build dashboards, trackers, and workflows using Airtable and Excel
• Present data clearly and visually to summarize issues and proposed solutions

Communication & Coordination

• Manage operational communication with U.S. customers, distributors, and partners
• Handle emails, follow-ups, timelines, and coordination with a high level of professionalism
• Clearly summarize problems, root causes, and recommended actions for leadership
• Support customer service and order-related coordination as needed

Tech & Automation

• Use AI tools (ChatGPT and similar) to improve workflows, communication, and analysis
• Be highly tech-savvy and comfortable adopting new tools and systems quickly
• Continuously improve operational processes and documentation

General Startup Support

• Operate with a high sense of ownership and accountability
• Be proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented in a fast-paced startup environment
• Support cross-functional needs as the business scales

Must-Have

• Prior experience in an operations-focused role (inventory, supply chain, planning, or forecasting)
• Experience managing short shelf-life or perishable inventory
• Hands-on experience working with Airtable
• Experience working with U.S. customers and U.S.-based clients
• Excellent written and spoken English (emails, summaries, presentations)
• Strong Excel skills (forecasting, planning, tracking)
• Extremely detail-oriented, organized, and proactive
• Highly tech-savvy, comfortable using AI tools and modern software
• Comfortable working US Central Time hours

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in food, CPG, manufacturing, or consumer products
• Startup or high-growth company experience
• Familiarity with inventory forecasting, production planning, or demand planning systems

Hireframe provides nearshore and offshore staffing solutions, operating as a remote-first organization with team members located in the United States, Mexico, and the Philippines. Our robust benefits package includes:

• Permanent remote work flexibility
• Paid Time Off
• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) coverage
• Annual performance bonuses
• Dedicated coaches offer an extra channel of support and skill-building
• Opportunities for professional growth

At Hireframe, we cultivate a supportive environment that fosters professional development and success, ensuring our team members thrive in their careers.