Sitting within BuzzFeed’s newly created Product Lab, this position will be responsible for assisting with all day-to-day aspects of operations, from order fulfillment and logistics, to tracking and reporting on key operational metrics, predicting demand and finance. 

The ideal candidate is a self-starter that’s resourceful, highly detail-oriented and enjoys a fast-paced environment. You must be comfortable working with ambiguity and quickly solving complex problems. This job is based in BuzzFeed’s Product Lab, located in NYC’s Chelsea neighborhood and will report to the Head of Operations and Finance. 

We offer competitive compensation and a stock option program. Not to mention a super collaborative work environment overflowing with perks! 

Responsibilities:

• Build and manage relationships with vendors to support all aspects of planning, procurement, production management/scheduling, and fulfillment.
• Partner with our 3PL to oversee warehouse management, logistics and returns management for omni-channel distribution.
• Assist in the on-boarding and compliance of new customers and sales channels
• Work with operations team, brand managers and marketing to analyze demand and predict inventory needs using forecasting models and other operational variables that impact key company metrics.
• Process vendor invoices including recording and tracking costs to effectively control budget and facilitate procure-to-pay process across internal business functions.
• Record and streamline back-end operational processes including order to cash flow, returns and refund processing, fraud prevention, repairs and warranty, etc.
• Define and track KPIs across functional areas, own operational metrics related to vendor and inventory performance
• Identify cost optimization opportunities
• Support and lead projects related to supply chain growth and optimization

Requirements:

• 1 - 3 years of previous operations or supply chain experience, fast-moving consumer goods preferred
• Strong data and quantitative skills, proficient with Excel
• Strong analytical background
• Knowledge of demand management/forecasting tools
• Understanding of the basic accounting principles and budgeting 

About the BuzzFeed Product Lab

BuzzFeed Product Lab is BuzzFeed’s newest venture; tasked with developing consumer products and experiences that are aligned with what BuzzFeed does best; creating things (products, e-commerce experiences, etc) that are inherently sharable & speak to specific audiences and identities. Recent Product Lab initiatives include The Fondoodler, a hot glue gun for cheese, the Tasty Cookbook (100k copies sold in (100k copies sold in 34 days!), Homesick Candles, The Fuckshit Shop, and BuzzFeed’s Trump inspired garbage bin.

About BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed is the leading independent digital media and tech company delivering news and entertainment content to a global audience. We have offices in 18 cities around the world and more than 1300 employees including reporters, video producers, data scientists, engineers, brand strategists, and more. We infuse hard work and fun though a culture of experimentation, teamwork, equality, and humble confidence. As an employee, you’ll enjoy perks like office events, snacks, career development courses, and no work on your birthday! But most importantly, you’ll work with inspiring colleagues to build tools and create content that helps connect people all over the world.