Store Opening Task Force Coordinator

BuyWander • Dallas, TX

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

BuyWander is a fast-growing startup reimagining the $850B retail returns industry. We launched in 2024 to help Americans GET AHEAD!! by offering returned items through online auctions with local pick-up. Think: Black Friday meets a treasure hunt—powered by AI and built for everyday people. We are expanding rapidly and looking for a Store Opening Task Force Coordinator to work with a team of employees to buildout and launch new store locations across the United States. Our mission is simple: Help people win—shoppers, resellers, and retailers alike. Oh, and the Planet. Our customers are everyday bargain hunters, resellers, and families looking for incredible deals on brand-name products. This role is responsible for bringing new markets online — from store setup to operational launch.

Requirements

• Strong operator mindset and ability to execute
• Experience in logistics, store operations, supply chain, or operations management
• Comfortable working in fast-paced startup environments
• Willingness to travel 75% of the time and spend time on-site during launches. Accommodations & Air/Car Travel Paid.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills
• Flexibility
• Love of travel and meeting and working with a variety of people throughout the US
• 4+ years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or retail operations leadership
• Energized by building from scratch—you thrive in startup chaos
• Detail-obsessed but know how to prioritize what matters
• Clear communicator and confident decision-maker
• Comfortable with software, tech, computers (Shopify like software, barcoding tools, Google, internal dashboards)
• Mission-driven—you believe in building something bigger than yourself

Nice To Haves

• Launching new facilities or operations
• Startup or high-growth company experience
• Store management systems or inventory systems

Responsibilities

• Assist the rollout of new BuyWander store locations
• Physically prepare and stock the soon-to-be opening store
• Coordinate store buildouts, layouts, and equipment setup
• Ensure facilities are ready for inventory intake and auction operations
• Standardize safety procedures
• Establish processing stations, storage areas, and material handling workflows
• Implement barcode systems and inventory tracking processes
• Coordinate with internal teams to integrate systems and workflows
• Work with General Managers and supervisors in setting up the store
• Help recruit and train early store staff
• Establish workflows and performance standards
• Ensure new locations are running smoothly before transitioning to local leadership
• Identify operational bottlenecks during launches
• Implement improvements to increase throughput and efficiency
• Work closely with leadership to support rapid company growth
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Turn over a functioning facility to the new General Manager

Benefits

• Competitive Salary and Performance-based Bonuses
• Meaningful equity in a company attacking a massive market, for a brand that can become nationally recognized
• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Annual Company Offsites
• Ownership and Opportunity for Advancement
• 401K
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed