Fulfillment Operations Assistant Manager, Day Shift

Who We Are

Babylist is the trusted platform for millions of growing families. For over a decade, Babylist has been the technology solution for expecting parents and the community that supports them, expanding from baby registry into a full-service platform that helps parents make decisions with confidence, stay connected, and build happy and healthy families. Every year Babylist helps over 9M people make purchases through its registry, app, ecommerce shop, and comprehensive product guides. The Babylist ecosystem now includes Babylist Health, which provides access to products and services including insurance-covered breast pumps, Expectful, a new voice in health and wellness for pre-pregnancy through postpartum care, and The Push, a branded content studio that works with the biggest companies in the baby space. With over 59M monthly pageviews and 1.2M TikTok followers, Babylist is a generational brand leading the $88 billion baby product industry. To learn about Babylist’s registry options, editorial content, and more, visit www.babylist.com

This role specifically is held on-site at our Lockbourne, Ohio fulfillment center. The hours for this role are Monday-Thursday from 7:00am to 5:30pm

What the Role Is

Babylist is seeking a data-driven and analytical Fulfillment Operations Assistant Manager – Day Shift to lead inventory control and operational excellence at our brand new fulfillment center in Lockbourne, Ohio.

This role is ideal for a hands-on operations professional with deep experience in inventory accuracy, data analytics, and systems optimization. You’ll play a pivotal role in identifying and resolving root causes of inventory discrepancies, implementing rigorous control measures, and using data to drive continual improvements. You’ll also support the daily leadership of 40 team members while ensuring operational processes are executed with precision and efficiency. If you thrive on leveraging data to solve complex inventory challenges and optimize warehouse performance, we’d love to meet you!

Who You Are

• Inventory Control Strategist: You bring deep knowledge of inventory control processes including cycle counting, discrepancy analysis, slotting optimization, and shrink reduction, backed by strong analytical skills
• Data-Driven Decision Maker: You use data to uncover trends, track key metrics, and make informed decisions that enhance inventory accuracy and fulfillment speed
• Experienced Operations Leader: You have 8 years in warehouse or supply chain leadership roles, with at least 3 years focused on inventory management and operational analytics
• Process Optimization Enthusiast: You identify inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions that improve accuracy, reduce cost, and support business growth
• Tech-Savvy Manager: You are proficient in WMS platforms, barcode/RFID technology, and reporting tools such as Excel, Looker, Tableau, or similar BI tools
• Team Developer: You lead by example, coach with empathy, and cultivate accountability and high performance across diverse teams
• Communication Pro: You partner effectively across operations, supply chain, finance, and engineering teams to align on shared goals and ensure seamless execution
• Safety & Compliance Advocate: You enforce safety protocols and SOPs with discipline, while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and risk mitigation

How You Will Make An Impact

• Lead Inventory Control Initiatives: Drive inventory accuracy through rigorous cycle count programs, root cause analysis, and stock reconciliation
• Use Data to Drive Results: Analyze trends, generate reports, and develop KPI dashboards to monitor inventory health and operational performance
• Own Inventory Integrity: Ensure real-time inventory accuracy across all systems and storage locations; escalate and resolve issues proactively
• Streamline Processes: Partner with leadership to improve slotting, replenishment, put-away, and picking processes using lean principles and data insights
• Support Day-to-Day Operations: Ensure operational flow aligns with daily goals, staffing levels, and order fulfillment timelines
• Train and Mentor Teams: Lead by example and develop high-performing teams through clear expectations, coaching, and cross-training
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with supply chain, procurement, finance, and engineering to align on forecasts, stock levels, and system enhancements
• Champion Safety and Standards: Promote a safe and organized work environment in compliance with OSHA and Babylist guidelines
• Implement and Optimize Technology: Contribute to the successful adoption of WMS, barcode scanning systems, and other tools that improve efficiency and traceability
• Build an Empowering Culture: Help create a workplace that values diversity, engagement, and operational excellence

Why You Will Love Working At Babylist

• We invest in the infrastructure you’ll need to be supported and successful
• We build products that have a positive impact on millions of people’s lives
• We work at a sustainable pace which means work/life balance is a real thing here
• We believe technology and data can solve hard problems
• We believe in exceptional management
• We offer competitive pay and meaningful opportunities for career advancement
• We have great benefits like company paid medical, dental, and vision, a generous paid parental leave policy, and 401k with company match
• We care about employee wellbeing with perks for physical, mental and emotional health, parenting, childcare, and financial planning

Babylist takes a market-based approach to pay that is competitive and aligns with industry standards. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications and experience.

The estimated pay range for this role is $78,625.00 - $95,000.00

In addition, Babylist offers benefits including company paid health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies.

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