Operation Manager
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Posted: May 27, 2025
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Quick Summary
You will be responsible for managing the supply chain and vendor relationships for a construction material e-commerce platform.
Required Skills
Job Description
Startup working on selling construction material through e-commerce platform 
 
you will be responsible for building and managing the end-to-end operations of our e-commerce platform. You will oversee supply chain, logistics, vendor management, fulfillment, customer service, and operational scalability. This is a high-impact role requiring a mix of strategic thinking, execution excellence, and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
1. Supply Chain & Vendor Management
• Identify, onboard, and manage relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of construction materials.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms to ensure cost efficiency and reliability.
• Develop and optimize procurement strategies to maintain inventory health.
2. Logistics & Fulfillment
• Design and implement efficient warehousing, inventory management, and last-mile delivery solutions.
• Oversee order fulfillment, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
• Work with 3PL (third-party logistics) partners or build in-house logistics capabilities.
3. Customer Experience & Support
• Develop processes for handling customer inquiries, returns, and complaints.
• Ensure seamless post-purchase experience to drive retention and repeat business.
4. Process Optimization & Scalability
• Build and refine operational workflows for efficiency and scalability.
• Implement technology solutions (ERP, inventory management, CRM) to automate processes.
• Continuously analyze operational KPIs (lead times, fulfillment accuracy, costs) and optimize performance.
5. Team Leadership & Hiring
• Recruit, train, and manage operations teams (supply chain, logistics, customer support).
• Foster a culture of accountability, efficiency, and innovation.
• 5+ years in operations, supply chain, or logistics, preferably in e-commerce, construction, or building materials.
• Proven track record in scaling operations for an online marketplace or B2B platform.
• Experience with vendor negotiations, inventory management, and fulfillment optimization.
• ✅ Skills & Traits:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on, execution-focused mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, resource-constrained startup environment.
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms (Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce) and operational tools (ERP, WMS) is a plus.
• ✅ Entrepreneurial Mindset:
• Passionate about disrupting the construction industry through technology.
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats—from strategy to execution.