Inventory Manager (Planner/Buyer)

Ballard House•Ypsilanti, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ballard House is a founder-led ecommerce company that partners with established brands to scale Amazon operations using our 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. We’re hiring an Inventory Manager (Planner/Buyer) to fully own demand forecasting, inventory levels and ordering decisions for our partner brands. Responsibilities will include forecasting marketplace demand at the sku level, lead time management, purchase order creation, stock level monitoring, and managing supply chain assistants. Your job is to ensure we maintain optimal stock levels across our catalog, collaborate with our brand partners to solve supply chain constraints and contribute to creating scalable systems that provide both visibility and control.

Requirements

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
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. You do not just report that something is broken; you help figure out what needs to happen next

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
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
Work directly with COO on process improvement within the department
Create, improve, and maintain supply chain related SOPs
Coordinate freight quotes for inbound and outbound shipments in tandem with warehouse team
Stay curious and build practical working knowledge of Amazon operations, inventory management, ecommerce workflows, and internal systems