Liquidations Manager

Description

Maxwood Furniture is a rapidly growing furniture company with an expanding portfolio of brands such as Max & Lily, Plank + Beam, and Maxtrix. Since launching over two decades ago, we have established multiple sales channels including our DTC websites and third-party marketplaces. We’re passionate about creating an inspiring and engaging shopping experience for our customers, bringing their home décor dreams to life with stunning, on-trend pieces.

We are seeking a new member to add to our Operations team. Are you ready to be a part of something amazing?

Position Overview

The Liquidations Manager is a high-impact role responsible for the strategy and execution of converting discontinued inventory into cash in a disciplined, data-driven manner. This position owns the end-to-end liquidation process once products exit the full-price assortment, balancing speed of cash recovery, volume reduction, margin protection, and operational efficiency. The role serves as the central point of accountability for liquidation outcomes and works cross-functionally with merchandising, inventory, operations, logistics, finance, and customer-facing teams to ensure discontinued inventory is handled deliberately and efficiently without disrupting core business productivity.

Key Performance Measurements

This position is evaluated on the ability to:

• Convert discontinued inventory into cash efficiently and predictably
• Balance liquidation speed, recovery value, and operational impact
• Provide clear visibility, reporting, and communication on liquidation strategy, progress, and results

Responsibilites

• Own the liquidation strategy and execution for all inventory designated as Discontinued, from status change through final disposition
• Develop and manage liquidation pathways including discounted channels, bulk sales, secondary marketplaces, internal promotions, donations, or disposal based on inventory characteristics, timing, and business objectives
• Prioritize liquidation efforts based on inventory volume, age, value, space constraints, and cash recovery goals
• Partner with inventory, marketing, channel, merchandising, and finance teams to align on liquidation objectives, pricing strategies, and recovery targets
• Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure liquidation activity minimizes disruption to core fulfillment operations and labor productivity
• Monitor and report on key liquidation KPIs including liquidation rate, recovery percentage, time-to-cash, inventory aging, and warehouse space freed
• Identify operational bottlenecks, inefficiencies, or risks related to liquidation activity and recommend process or workflow improvements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders regarding discontinued inventory status, plans, and outcomes
• Support decision-making around when and how items should transition from active assortment to discontinued status based on downstream liquidation implications
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to liquidation workflows, decision criteria, and reporting

Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports company-wide vision, values, standards, policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field such as Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, or Analytics
• 3–5 years of experience in inventory management, operations, liquidation, off-price, or supply chain-related roles
• Experience managing or executing inventory disposition, liquidation, or excess and obsolete inventory strategies
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate trade-offs between speed, margin, and operational impact
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); strong Excel skills required
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in ambiguous or time-sensitive situations
• Effective communicator able to influence cross-functional partners without direct authority
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple liquidation initiatives concurrently
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

Benefits

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Flexible schedule

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

Ability to Commute: Daniel Island, SC 29492 (Required)