Liquidation Specialist

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Liquidation Specialist to own our excess, aged, and slow-moving inventory strategy across multiple brands. This role is ideal for someone who has successfully worked with off-price retailers and liquidation channels and knows how to move inventory while maximizing recovery value. You'll partner closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Finance, and Operations to proactively identify inventory risks, execute liquidation programs, and improve overall inventory health. A key requirement for this role is an established network of direct buyer relationships with national off-price retailers such as TJX, Burlington, Ross, Ollie’s, Big Lots, or comparable retailers.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Monitor aged, excess, and slow-moving inventory across multiple brands and sales channels; analyze inventory trends and identify products at risk before they become obsolete; develop strategies to minimize inventory exposure while maximizing recovery.
• Liquidation Strategy & Execution: Build and execute liquidation plans across multiple channels; manage relationships with off-price retailers, liquidation partners, jobbers, and bulk buyers; pitch available inventory and negotiate opportunities that maximize recovery value; coordinate inventory movement and ensure timely execution of liquidation programs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Ecommerce, and Finance to improve inventory planning; provide recommendations that reduce future overstock and aged inventory; support forecasting efforts through inventory analysis and reporting.
• Reporting & Analysis: Maintain accurate reporting of inventory disposition activities; track liquidation performance and recovery rates; provide regular updates to leadership on inventory health and liquidation progress.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in inventory liquidation, inventory management, or off-price retail sales.
• Proven experience liquidating excess inventory for consumer products.
• Existing relationships with off-price retailers such as TJX Companies, Burlington, Ross Stores, Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Big Lots, or other discount or liquidation buyers.
• Strong understanding of inventory planning and inventory lifecycle management.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in ecommerce, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or omnichannel retail.
• Experience working with Shopify, SellerCloud, Power BI, Monday.com, or similar systems.
• Experience managing inventory across multiple brands.
• Knowledge of wholesale, closeout, and liquidation marketplaces.

Skills

• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets proficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strategic thinking with quick execution.
• Relationship building and negotiation.
• Ownership and independent work ethic.
• Collaboration in a high‑growth environment.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented.

Benefits

• Paid time off that increases with tenure.
• 15 days of flexible holiday schedule.
• Medical insurance with 50% of premiums covered.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%.
• Continued education opportunities.
• Holiday and birthday gifts.
• Collaborative, high‑energy environment.
• Real room to grow as the company scales.