Zipdev is looking for an Operations, Purchasing & Logistics Associate to join our client, a vibroacoustic therapy company based in San Diego, CA. This is a full-time, position offering a hands-on experience in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The selected candidate will contribute to enhancing asset value and driving operational excellence across the company.
Responsibilities
- Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and onboard international suppliers (mainly China and Mexico). Negotiate terms and build lasting relationships.
- Purchasing & Procurement: Handle the full purchasing cycle, including contract negotiation, order placement, and tracking.
- Logistics Oversight: Manage container shipments and inbound logistics to ensure timely and accurate delivery into our stores.
- Forecasting & Inventory Planning: Analyze sales data and trends to forecast demand and place orders proactively.
- Data Management: Maintain and track orders and inventory using Google Sheets and Excel.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the operations, marketing, and fulfillment teams to ensure alignment and communication.
- Tech Stack Operations: Use platforms like Monday.com for project management, ShipHero for fulfillment tracking, Slack for internal comms, and Telegram for external marketing collaboration.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in logistics, purchasing, or operations roles.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Experience working with international vendors, particularly in China and Mexico.
- Proficiency in Google Sheets, Excel, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.
- Experience with Monday.com, Slack, Telegram, and ShipHero.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- High tolerance for ambiguity and change.
- Excellent communicator, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
- Excellent fluency in English (Both written and verbal)
- Currently living in Latin America.
- Work remotely Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week (no weekends)
- Vacation: 10 business days a year
- Holidays: 5 National Holidays a year
- Company Holidays: 5 Company Holidays a year (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Zipdev Day)
- Parental Leave
- Health Care Reimbursement
- Active Lifestyle Reimbursement
- Quarterly Home Office Reimbursement
- Payroll Deduction Purchase Plans
- Longevity Bonus
- Continuous Learning Bonus
- Access to Training and Professional Development Platforms
- Did we mention it's REMOTE?!!
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