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A leading eCommerce brand in skincare is seeking an Inventory & Operations Manager to handle inventory levels, product demand forecasting, and vendor communications. This remote position offers flexible hours, emphasizing strong organizational skills and prior experience in eCommerce inventory management. Candidates will need to demonstrate their capabilities through test tasks as part of the hiring process.
Job DescriptionJob Description**Company Introduction**
We are a leading eCommerce brand in the skincare and cosmetics industry, seeking a talented Inventory & Operations Manager. This role requires fluency in English and offers part-time (20 hours/week) or full-time (30-40 hours/week) availability. The position is remote, with a salary range of $4,000-$7,000. These are not the exact job specifics; the criteria can be negotiated directly with the client in the interview.
**Core Responsibilities:**
- Manage inventory levels across all SKUs with an emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.
- Forecast product demand and proactively identify SKUs that need to be reordered.
- Use Inventory Planner for forecasting and planning.
- Place and manage purchase orders for all SKUs.
- Communicate and negotiate directly with manufacturers to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement.
- Track and document all orders, inventory levels, and manufacturer contacts in an organized system.
- Coordinate shipments between manufacturers and our 3PL warehouses.
- Provide regular inventory and operations reports to the internal team.
- Assist with general operations tasks as needed—especially cross-functional items that “fall between the cracks.”
**Qualifications:**
**Must Haves:**
- Previous experience in inventory management and forecasting for e-commerce companies.
- Strong negotiation skills and demonstrated success in handling purchase orders and vendor communications.
- Excellent organizational skills—detail-oriented and process-driven.
- Strong communication and follow-up abilities.
- Tech-savvy and comfortable using tools like Inventory Planner, Excel/Google Sheets, and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello).
- Based in the United States (required), ideally not on the west coast due to timezone .
**Nice to Haves:**
- Experience working in skincare, haircare, or health and wellness industries.
**Hiring Process:**
- Candidates will be asked to complete test tasks to evaluate relevant skills.
- Role will begin with a trial period (e.g., 14 days) to assess fit and performance before confirming the hire