Inventory & Procurement Consultant

Engagement OverviewOur client, a product-based e-commerce business, is seeking an experienced Inventory & Procurement Consultant to stabilize and optimize their current inventory operations. This is a hands-on, project-based role focused on cleaning up inventory data, improving purchasing discipline, and establishing scalable processes to support growth and cash flow efficiency.

The consultant will work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to bring structure, visibility, and accuracy to inventory management across Shopify and Sage.

Key ResponsibilitiesConduct a comprehensive audit of all SKUs across Shopify and Sage to assess product performance, identify inactive/dead stock, and validate inventory accuracyReconcile inventory discrepancies between systems, ensuring alignment of quantities, valuation, and SKU mappingAnalyze sales velocity and product movement to distinguish core (always-on) vs. seasonal/limited-run SKUsPartner with Sales and Marketing teams to define and validate core product assortmentDevelop and implement inventory control frameworks, including:

Reorder pointsMin/max inventory levelsSafety stock thresholdsBuild structured purchasing and replenishment processes to reduce overbuying and excess inventoryCreate demand forecasting models to support short- and long-term inventory planningEstablish differentiated buying strategies for core products vs. seasonal or promotional launchesCommunicate directly with suppliers to optimize:

Lead timesOrder quantitiesPurchasing cadenceIdentify process gaps and system inefficiencies, and implement corrective actionsDocument standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support transition to a permanent hireKey DeliverablesDead stock and excess inventory analysis report with liquidation recommendationsDefined Core SKU List with clear stocking strategyFully reconciled and aligned inventory data between Shopify and SageInventory management SOPs and process documentation18-month purchasing and inventory planning calendar (including order timing and cash outflow visibility)Forecasting model to guide ongoing procurement decisions