About the job
Are you an organized, tech-savvy professional with a passion for operational excellence? Join hireframe as an Inventory Manager/Planner specializing in perishable goods. In this dynamic, high-ownership role, you will be responsible for managing inventory planning, forecasting, production scheduling, and operational coordination. Your ability to communicate effectively with U.S. customers, partners, and internal stakeholders will be key to your success. We seek someone who excels in written communication, structured problem-solving, and can visually summarize issues and solutions for leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Operations, Planning & Forecasting
- Lead inventory planning, forecasting, and replenishment for products with a short shelf life.
- Develop and maintain production schedules and demand forecasts.
- Monitor inventory levels, sales rates, yields, expiration dates, and identify risks early on.
- Proactively identify operational risks such as stock-outs, excess inventory, and aging products.
Systems & Data Management
- Manage Airtable as the core operations system.
- Ensure operational data is clean, accurate, and well-structured.
- Create dashboards, trackers, and workflows in Airtable and Excel.
- Present data clearly and visually to summarize problems and propose solutions.
Communication & Coordination
- Oversee operational communication with U.S. customers, distributors, and partners.
- Manage emails, follow-ups, timelines, and coordination with utmost professionalism.
- Summarize issues, root causes, and recommend actions for leadership.
- Assist with customer service and order-related coordination as necessary.
Tech & Automation
- Utilize AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to enhance workflows and analyses.
- Be adaptable and comfortable with adopting new tools and software.
- Continuously seek to improve operational processes and documentation.
General Startup Support
- Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Exhibit proactivity, reliability, and attention to detail in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Support cross-functional needs as the business scales.

