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Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Operations Manager (DTC & Retail Distribution)
Contractor Fee: $3000 - $3500/month (USD)
Work Arrangement: Remote
Engagement Type: Independent Contractor
Commitment: Full-time (Approx. 40 hours/week)
Company Overview:
Tidal is a Direct Placement Agency that helps job seekers find job opportunities for real growth. We work with stable responsible businesses that are experienced in remote hiring and are excited to welcome international team members. Tidal is owned and operated by consumer brand owners and operators. We have experience in offshore team-building and aim to help businesses leverage global talent.
About This Role:
Were hiring an Operations Manager to support a newly launched consumer brand operating across direct-to-consumer and retail distribution channels. This role sits between sales and operations and owns inventory planning purchase orders and product movement across a distributed warehouse network. Strong communication skills and North America time zone alignment are critical for success.
Key Responsibilities:
Forecast cash flow needs tied to inventory and purchasing
Issue purchase orders to manufacturers and vendors
Coordinate shipments between 3PL partners and regional warehouses
Monitor stock levels across multiple warehouse locations
Act as the main liaison between sales and operations teams
Maintain accurate inventory reporting and re-order planning
Work closely with warehouse partners to prevent stockouts
Software/Platforms/Tools:
Google Sheets (advanced use)
Inventory and order management systems
Slack Zoom Email
Basic financial tracking tools
Qualifications:
35 years of freelancing experience.
Excellent written and verbal English communication (C1 or C2 level).
46 years of experience in operations supply chain or inventory management
Strong cash flow forecasting and planning skills
Comfortable coordinating across multiple external partners
Experience with retail or distributed warehouse networks is a strong plus
Availability aligned with North American business hours
Shift Schedule:
Monday to Friday with some overlap with US business hours preferred
Key Skills
- Six Sigma
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis Skills
- Warehouse Management System
- Operations Management
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Retail Management
