Liquidations Manager

Maxwood Furniture•Charleston, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Maxwood Furniture is a rapidly growing furniture company with an expanding portfolio of brands such as Max & Lily, Plank + Beam, and Maxtrix. Since launching over two decades ago, we have established multiple sales channels including our DTC websites and third-party marketplaces. We’re passionate about creating an inspiring and engaging shopping experience for our customers, bringing their home décor dreams to life with stunning, on-trend pieces. We are seeking a new member to add to our Operations team. Are you ready to be a part of something amazing? Position Overview The Liquidations Manager is a high-impact role responsible for the strategy and execution of converting discontinued inventory into cash in a disciplined, data-driven manner. This position owns the end-to-end liquidation process once products exit the full-price assortment, balancing speed of cash recovery, volume reduction, margin protection, and operational efficiency. The role serves as the central point of accountability for liquidation outcomes and works cross-functionally with merchandising, inventory, operations, logistics, finance, and customer-facing teams to ensure discontinued inventory is handled deliberately and efficiently without disrupting core business productivity.

Requirements

Demonstrates knowledge of and supports company-wide vision, values, standards, policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field such as Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, or Analytics
3–5 years of experience in inventory management, operations, liquidation, off-price, or supply chain-related roles
Experience managing or executing inventory disposition, liquidation, or excess and obsolete inventory strategies
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate trade-offs between speed, margin, and operational impact
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); strong Excel skills required
Demonstrates strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in ambiguous or time-sensitive situations
Effective communicator able to influence cross-functional partners without direct authority
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple liquidation initiatives concurrently
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

Responsibilities

Own the liquidation strategy and execution for all inventory designated as Discontinued, from status change through final disposition
Develop and manage liquidation pathways including discounted channels, bulk sales, secondary marketplaces, internal promotions, donations, or disposal based on inventory characteristics, timing, and business objectives
Prioritize liquidation efforts based on inventory volume, age, value, space constraints, and cash recovery goals
Partner with inventory, marketing, channel, merchandising, and finance teams to align on liquidation objectives, pricing strategies, and recovery targets
Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure liquidation activity minimizes disruption to core fulfillment operations and labor productivity
Monitor and report on key liquidation KPIs including liquidation rate, recovery percentage, time-to-cash, inventory aging, and warehouse space freed
Identify operational bottlenecks, inefficiencies, or risks related to liquidation activity and recommend process or workflow improvements
Serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders regarding discontinued inventory status, plans, and outcomes
Support decision-making around when and how items should transition from active assortment to discontinued status based on downstream liquidation implications
Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to liquidation workflows, decision criteria, and reporting