Brand Manager

Brand Manager

Department: Brand Revenue & Operations
Reports To: Director of Brand Revenue & Operations
Location: Remote – India
Engagement Type: Full-Time Independent Contractor
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–11:00 PM IST
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

About Austin Bazaar

Austin Bazaar is a U.S.-based e-commerce retailer specializing in musical instruments, professional audio equipment, and accessories. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we sell across Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Shopify, and our growing B2B business.

We partner with leading brands such as Fender, Roland, Casio, Yamaha, Boss, and Pioneer, offering high-quality products, value-added bundles, and exceptional customer experiences.

We are seeking an experienced, analytical, and results-driven Brand Manager to take ownership of assigned brands, manage purchasing and vendor relationships, optimize inventory, and drive profitable brand growth across our e-commerce channels.

This is a remote, full-time independent contractor opportunity for a professional who thinks like a business owner, makes data-driven decisions, and takes accountability for results.

The ideal candidate combines procurement and inventory management experience with advanced analytical skills, marketplace knowledge, and practical experience using AI and automation to improve business operations.

📍To receive priority consideration, apply directly: https://austinbazaar.bamboohr.com/careers/51

Key Responsibilities

1. Brand Management & Business Growth

• Take ownership of assigned brands, including sales growth, profitability, inventory health, and overall performance.
• Develop brand-level purchasing and inventory strategies that support business growth.
• Analyze sales trends, product demand, inventory turnover, and marketplace performance to identify opportunities.
• Monitor brand performance across Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and other sales channels.
• Identify opportunities to expand product assortments, improve inventory efficiency, and increase profitability.
• Monitor market trends, competition, and brand-specific performance risks.
• Proactively resolve issues affecting brand growth and operational performance.

2. Procurement, Vendor Management & Inventory Planning

• Manage purchasing, vendor relationships, replenishment, and inventory allocation for assigned brands.
• Negotiate vendor pricing, payment terms, lead times, and other commercial conditions.
• Analyze sales velocity, inventory availability, and demand forecasts to make purchasing decisions.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels across Amazon FBA, Walmart, company warehouses, and other fulfillment channels.
• Identify and address stockouts, excess inventory, slow-moving products, and purchasing discrepancies.
• Monitor purchase orders, supplier performance, and inventory replenishment.
• Coordinate with Inventory Analysts and Logistics teams to investigate discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Balance product availability, purchasing costs, and working capital requirements.

3. Marketplace Performance & Advertising Coordination

• Understand how marketplace sales, pricing, promotions, and advertising influence inventory demand.
• Monitor relevant marketplace factors, including Amazon Buy Box performance, MAP compliance, pricing, and product availability.
• Coordinate with Channel Managers, Marketing, and Advertising teams on inventory planning and promotional activities.
• Anticipate replenishment needs based on advertising performance, seasonal demand, and sales trends.
• Identify opportunities for profitable bundles, assortment expansion, and inventory optimization.
• Ensure purchasing strategies support marketplace growth while minimizing inventory risks.

4. Data Analysis, AI & Process Automation

• Develop and maintain Excel-based reports, forecasting models, inventory trackers, and procurement dashboards.
• Analyze large datasets to identify purchasing opportunities, inventory risks, and operational inefficiencies.
• Identify repetitive processes that can be improved through automation.
• Design and implement automated workflows using Excel, VBA, Google Apps Script, Zapier, Power Automate, or API integrations.
• Use AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or similar platforms for data analysis, reporting, and process improvement.
• Maintain accurate documentation for reporting and automated workflows.
• Present data-driven recommendations to improve efficiency, accuracy, and business performance.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Accountability

• Manage assigned brand and procurement projects from planning through completion.
• Collaborate with Finance, Marketing, Content, Inventory, Logistics, Channel Management, and Customer Engagement teams.
• Coordinate with U.S.-based leadership regarding purchasing decisions, inventory risks, and brand performance.
• Provide operational guidance to procurement or inventory support personnel when applicable.
• Ensure timely resolution of vendor issues, purchasing discrepancies, and operational challenges.
• Maintain accurate records and provide regular progress updates.
• Take ownership of responsibilities, meet deadlines, and follow issues through resolution.
• Recommend improvements that strengthen accountability, efficiency, and business growth.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, inventory management, brand operations, or e-commerce marketplace operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing purchasing decisions, vendor relationships, inventory planning, or business operations.
• Hands-on experience with Amazon, Walmart, or comparable e-commerce marketplaces.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, replenishment planning, inventory management, and sales forecasting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookups, advanced formulas, and data analysis.
• Experience improving or automating manual business processes.
• Practical experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude for reporting, analysis, or workflow improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of results.
• Ability to coordinate with U.S.-based teams during agreed working hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing brands, product categories, or vendor accounts in an e-commerce environment.
• Knowledge of musical instruments, professional audio equipment, and leading industry brands.
• Experience negotiating vendor agreements and purchasing terms.
• Experience with automation tools such as VBA, Google Apps Script, Zapier, Power Automate, or API integrations.
• Familiarity with SkuVault, Tableau, Power BI, or similar inventory and reporting platforms.
• Understanding of marketplace advertising performance and its impact on inventory demand.
• Experience working with U.S.-based businesses or distributed teams.
• Experience guiding junior procurement or inventory personnel.
• Demonstrated success improving purchasing accuracy, inventory availability, profitability, or operational efficiency.

Key Performance Indicators

Success in this role will be evaluated based on agreed-upon business objectives, including:

• Brand revenue growth and profitability
• Inventory availability and stockout reduction
• Inventory turnover and aging inventory management
• Purchasing accuracy and replenishment effectiveness
• Vendor performance and procurement cost efficiency
• Gross margin and inventory-related financial performance
• Demand forecasting accuracy
• Timely resolution of inventory and procurement discrepancies
• Process automation and operational efficiency improvements
• Reporting accuracy and timely completion of projects

Independent Contractor Engagement

This opportunity is offered on an independent contractor basis and is not intended to establish an employment relationship with Austin Bazaar Incorporated.

The selected candidate will enter into a written independent contractor agreement outlining the scope of services, compensation, deliverables, performance expectations, availability requirements, and other applicable terms.

The contractor will generally be responsible for their own taxes and statutory obligations, subject to applicable law.

The engagement requires coordination with U.S.-based leadership and cross-functional teams during the agreed service hours.

Work Schedule

• Engagement: Full-Time Independent Contractor
• Days: Monday–Friday
• India Availability: 2:00 PM–11:00 PM IST
• U.S. Coordination: Availability required for meetings, vendor communications, and collaboration during the agreed service window.

Pre-Engagement Verification Requirements

Selected candidates may be required to complete background verification and provide supporting documentation before the engagement is finalized.

Documents may include:

• PAN Card and Aadhaar Card
• Address verification documents
• Previous employment or engagement records
• Compensation verification documents
• Educational documents
• Digital photograph

Verification may include identity, address, education, professional history, and other legally permissible checks.

Use of company-approved time-tracking and productivity-monitoring software may be required under the contractor agreement and applicable procedures.

Failure to satisfy reasonable verification requirements may affect the engagement decision.

What We Offer

• A remote opportunity with a growing U.S. e-commerce company.
• Ownership of assigned brands, purchasing decisions, and inventory performance.
• Opportunities to work with globally recognized musical instrument and professional audio brands.
• Exposure to major U.S. marketplaces and cross-functional business operations.
• Opportunities to improve processes using advanced analytics, AI, and automation.
• Direct collaboration with leadership and experienced operational teams.
• A results-oriented environment that values accountability, initiative, and independent problem-solving.
• Opportunities for professional growth and contribution to business expansion.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced, analytical, and results-driven professional with strong procurement, inventory management, marketplace operations, and process improvement skills, we encourage you to apply.

We are particularly interested in candidates who take ownership of their work, solve problems independently, and use data to improve business performance.

📍Apply directly: https://austinbazaar.bamboohr.com/careers/51