Inventory & E-Commerce Operations Associate

Position Overview Seeking a reliable, highly organized, and hands-on Inventory & E-Commerce Operations Associate to support our inventory management, merchandise organization, live e-commerce sales, and shipping operations. This position combines administrative inventory tracking with physical merchandise handling. The ideal candidate will be comfortable evaluating products, maintaining accurate inventory records, organizing merchandise, preparing products for sale, and assisting with shipping and logistics. Key Responsibilities Inventory Management & Product Evaluation Physically sort, inspect, count, and organize merchandise across multiple home fashion categories. Evaluate product quality and condition to determine appropriate disposition: Products suitable for sale through our Whatnot live e-commerce platform. Merchandise suitable for bulk sale or liquidation to third-party buyers. Damaged, defective, or unsellable merchandise designated for disposal. Maintain an accurate master inventory spreadsheet documenting product descriptions, quantities, conditions, categories, and designated disposition. Conduct physical inventory counts and reconcile quantities against inventory records. Organize and maintain designated inventory and storage areas. Track merchandise movement, including items sold, shipped, transferred, or disposed of. E-Commerce Merchandising & Whatnot Operations Select and merchandise products for upcoming Whatnot live sales. Create balanced assortments across merchandise categories. Pair complementary products and create appealing bundles. Stage and organize merchandise ahead of live selling events. Assist during live shows with merchandise handling, tracking sold items, and organizing orders. Confirm customer orders, carefully pack merchandise, and prepare shipping labels. Coordinate USPS drop-offs and ensure timely order fulfillment. During non-show weeks, prioritize inventory sorting, product evaluation, organization, and preparation for future sales. Physical Inventory Handling & Logistics Physically count, sort, pack, label, move, and organize merchandise and cartons. Prepare bulk merchandise for sale, transfer, liquidation, or disposal. Assist with consolidating, packing, and staging products for third-party buyers. Help physically load merchandise and cartons onto trucks for bulk sales and pickups. Maintain clean, safe, and organized inventory and packing areas. Assist with additional company shipping, inventory, and logistics needs as required. Qualifications Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail. Experience or interest in inventory management, merchandising, e-commerce, retail operations, or logistics. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to maintain accurate inventory spreadsheets. Comfortable performing both computer-based administrative tasks and hands-on physical work. Ability to lift, carry, pack, and move merchandise and cartons safely, with appropriate equipment or assistance. Reliable, proactive, and capable of working independently. Strong judgment when assessing merchandise condition and quality. Previous experience with inventory control, shipping, fulfillment, or warehouse operations is preferred. Familiarity with Whatnot or other e-commerce platforms is a plus but not required. Growth Opportunity This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of inventory organization and Whatnot operations while gaining experience across merchandising, e-commerce, fulfillment, and logistics. Responsibilities may expand into additional operational functions within the company. Thursday, Friday, and Monday are mandatory. Pay: $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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