Inventory Lead

Summary

Join Trafilea, a dynamic Tech E-commerce Group, as their Inventory Lead to support daily inventory control and accuracy across multiple 3PLs and systems. You will reconcile inventory levels, generate and analyze reports, identify and solve discrepancies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role requires strong analytical skills, experience with warehouse processes, and proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets. Trafilea offers a remote-first approach, a great benefits package including paid holidays and a learning subsidy, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. They've been recognized by Forbes and FlexJobs as a top company for remote workers. The position involves leveraging AI tools for automation and requires experience working with 3PLs and ERP/WMS systems.

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in inventory control within warehouses or 3PL environments
• Solid understanding of warehouse processes (inbound, outbound, returns, cycle counting, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills, structured problem-solving mindset, and experience working with large data sets
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills; experience with Tableau is a plus
• Familiarity with ERP and/or WMS systems (NetSuite experience is a plus)
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and participating in process improvement initiatives
• Practical knowledge of AI tools for automation and workflow optimization
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to build relationships and collaborate with different teams
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Responsibilities

• Reconcile inventory levels reported by 3PLs with those in our ERP and internal systems
• Take ownership of generating, analyzing, and improving manual inventory reports until automation is implemented
• Identify the root cause of inventory discrepancies across inbound, outbound, and internal processes, and propose corrective actions
• Support and actively participate in meetings with 3PLs to detect issues, validate root causes, and follow up on action plans
• Track and manage aging inventory, shrinkage, and other key metrics
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Inbound, Fulfillment, Demand Planning, and Tech teams to ensure inventory data is reliable and actionable
• Leverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to automate and optimize daily tasks when possible
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in inventory accuracy, reporting, and process standardization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with Finance teams and understanding their concerns regarding inventory and costing
• Background in e-commerce or retail environments
• Familiarity with SQL or Power BI

Benefits

• Remote work
• 15 working days of paid holidays
• Learning subsidy