Supply Chain Manager (E-COMM)

ZipRecruiter; New York (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eCommerce brand in the skincare and cosmetics industry is seeking an Inventory & Operations Manager. This position, which can be part-time or full-time, requires strong negotiation and organizational skills while managing inventory and operations. Candidates should be tech-savvy and have a background in inventory management for the e-commerce sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management and forecasting for e-commerce.
• Strong negotiation skills and detail-oriented.
• Tech-savvy with tools like Inventory Planner and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels and forecast product demand.
• Negotiate with manufacturers and track orders.
• Provide inventory reports and assist with operations tasks.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Tech-savvy

Tools

Inventory Planner

Excel

Google Sheets

Asana

Trello

Job description

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