E-Commerce Operations Specialist
Job Type: Part-Time (15 hours per week)
Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time
Salary: $400
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-driven E-Commerce Operations Specialist to support backend operations and improve overall system efficiency. This role is focused primarily on operational support, Shopify backend organization, inventory management, and systems optimization.
The ideal candidate thrives behind the scenes, bringing structure to workflows, cleaning up data, maintaining accurate inventory records, and improving operational processes. While exposure to accounting and planning is helpful, the core focus of this role is operational execution and backend optimization.
Key Responsibilities:
Shopify Backend Management
- Organize and maintain Shopify backend systems
- Clean up product data, collections, tags, and backend structure
- Ensure product listings and backend data are accurate and optimized
- Improve workflow organization within Shopify
Inventory Management & Transfers
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate transfers between locations
- Reconcile inventory discrepancies
- Maintain accurate inventory tracking systems
- Support forecasting and stock planning initiatives
Operations Systems & SOP Development
- Develop, document, and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Improve internal systems and operational workflows
- Identify inefficiencies and implement structured solutions
Data Cleanup & Reporting
- Conduct backend data cleanup and organization
- Generate operational and inventory reports
- Support reporting dashboards and performance tracking
- Ensure backend data accuracy across systems
Support Functions
- Provide operational support across teams
- Assist with light accounting-related tasks when needed
- Support planning initiatives (secondary responsibility)
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in e-commerce operations or backend management
- Strong hands-on experience with Shopify backend management
- Experience with inventory tracking and stock transfers
- Strong organizational and process-building skills
- Experience creating or maintaining SOPs
- Strong data cleanup and reporting capabilities
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficient in Excel or Google Sheets
- Ability to work independently and improve systems proactively
- Basic accounting knowledge is a plus
