Inventory Manager (Planner/Buyer)

Overview

Ballard House is a founder-led ecommerce company that partners with established brands to scale Amazon operations using in-house logistics, content creation, and advertising infrastructure. Founded in 2017, we began as an Amazon reseller and transitioned to brand partnerships in 2023, bringing operational excellence to a portfolio of eight and nine-figure brands.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day supply chain execution across assigned brands, including purchase order tracking, vendor follow-up, warehouse coordination, and replenishment workflows
• Develop and manage 3, 6, and 9 month ordering strategies tailored to brand goals
• Lead independently or join brand calls related to solving supply chain challenges
• Maintain and monitor sales velocity, stock levels, and upcoming replenishment needs to prevent stockouts and overstocks
• Track liquidations and product launches cross-functionally with the brand management team
• Manage and train supply chain VA(s), including task assignment, quality control, follow-up, and recurring workflow improvement
• Create, improve, and maintain supply chain related SOPs
• Coordinate freight quotes for inbound and outbound shipments in tandem with the warehouse team

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in ecommerce operations, supply chain logistics, or another detail-heavy execution role
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, task lists, dashboards, and operational data
• A clear written and verbal communicator who can document decisions and keep people aligned
• Able to manage VA(s) or junior support team members with clarity and accountability
• Strong problem-solving instincts; able to identify the next logical step rather than waiting for instructions

Benefits & Perks

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Hybrid, work from home opportunities
• A monthly health stipend to support coverage until a full healthcare and retirement package is available