
Operations Associate – Manager
Hireframe
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Philippines
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About the role
- Own inventory planning, forecasting, and replenishment for short shelf-life products
- Build and maintain production schedules and demand forecasts
- Track inventory levels, rate of sale, yields, expirations, and risk flags
- Identify operational risks early (stock-outs, excess inventory, aging product)
- Own and manage Airtable as the core operations system
- Maintain clean, accurate, and structured operational data
- Build dashboards, trackers, and workflows using Airtable and Excel
- Present data clearly and visually to summarize issues and proposed solutions
- Manage operational communication with U.S. customers, distributors, and partners
- Handle emails, follow-ups, timelines, and coordination with a high level of professionalism
- Clearly summarize problems, root causes, and recommended actions for leadership
- Support customer service and order-related coordination as needed
- Use AI tools (ChatGPT and similar) to improve workflows, communication, and analysis
- Be highly tech-savvy and comfortable adopting new tools and systems quickly
- Continuously improve operational processes and documentation
- Operate with a high sense of ownership and accountability
- Be proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented in a fast-paced startup environment
- Support cross-functional needs as the business scales
Requirements
- Prior experience in an operations-focused role (inventory, supply chain, planning, or forecasting)
- Experience managing short shelf-life or perishable inventory
- Hands-on experience working with Airtable
- Experience working with U.S. customers and U.S.-based clients
- Excellent written and spoken English (emails, summaries, presentations)
- Strong Excel skills (forecasting, planning, tracking)
- Extremely detail-oriented, organized, and proactive
- Highly tech-savvy, comfortable using AI tools and modern software
- Comfortable working US Central Time hours
- Experience in food, CPG, manufacturing, or consumer products (Nice-to-Have)
- Startup or high-growth company experience (Nice-to-Have)
- Familiarity with inventory forecasting, production planning, or demand planning systems (Nice-to-Have)
Benefits
- Permanent remote work flexibility
- Paid Time Off
- Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) coverage
- Annual performance bonuses
- Dedicated coaches offer an extra channel of support and skill-building
- Opportunities for professional growth
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
inventory planningforecastingreplenishmentproduction schedulingdata analysisExcelAirtableAI toolsdemand planningoperational processes
Soft Skills
detail-orientedorganizedproactiveprofessionalismcommunicationownershipaccountabilityreliabilityproblem-solvingcross-functional collaboration