At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead inventory operations, set standards, and drive cross-functional initiatives for quality and scalability.
- Company: Perk, a global company focused on travel technology and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation support, and a collaborative in-person work environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team that values creativity and connectivity through in-person collaboration.
- Why this job: Shape the future of inventory operations and make a real impact in a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: 4-6 years in operations with expertise in inventory systems and strategic thinking.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
About the Role
At Perk, our Inventory Operations team ensures that the travel and spend content powering our platform is accurate, reliable, and high-quality. We are looking for a Senior Inventory Operations Specialist to raise the bar on how we operate, building the systems, standards, and frameworks that sustain quality and scalability across the domain. This is a senior IC role. You’ll balance short- and long-term priorities, use data as a strategic asset, and influence product and tooling decisions. You won’t just deliver your own work, you’ll shape how the team operates, coach others, and drive cross-functional initiatives that have lasting impact on inventory performance and reliability.
What You’ll Do
- Set the Standard: Define operational standards that reduce BAU workload and increase reliability across teams and markets. Lead retrospectives and drive scalable process refinements.
- Think and Act Strategically: Balance domain and company goals, making trade-offs with business impact in mind. Set ambitious OKRs and recognise when diminishing returns mean it’s time to redirect focus.
- Turn Data into Direction: Formulate analytical questions that reveal root causes and trends. Synthesise complex insights into clear recommendations that inform strategic decisions, and guide teammates in interpreting data accurately.
- Shape the Inventory Domain: Anticipate how market, product, or supplier changes affect performance. Influence product and tooling decisions, define technical standards, and build governance frameworks that scale across markets.
- Lead Cross-Functional Initiatives: Drive automation, monitoring, and workflow improvements that span multiple teams. Own the team narrative for senior stakeholders — connecting operational outcomes to business goals.
- Champion AI-First Thinking: Map processes where AI can fundamentally redesign manual steps. Coach peers on AI adoption and translate AI capabilities into measurable operational improvements.
What You’ll Need
- Deep Experience: 4–6 years in operations, travel technology, or supplier management, with a track record of increasing scope and cross‑functional impact.
- Domain Mastery: Expert knowledge of inventory systems, GDS, APIs, supplier content flows, and booking infrastructure. You can anticipate how changes ripple through the ecosystem.
- Strategic Thinking: You connect operational work to business outcomes and make trade‑offs confidently. You see the big picture without losing sight of execution quality.
- Coaching Ability: Experience mentoring others — even without formal management responsibility. You raise the bar for those around you.
- Executive Communication: You can craft clear, data-backed narratives for senior stakeholders. You communicate progress, risks, and trade-offs with transparency and presence.
- Process Design Expertise: Proven ability to design frameworks and governance models that scale — not just solving problems, but building systems that prevent them.
How We Work
At Perk, we take an IRL‑first approach to work, where our team works together in‑person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work. For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world. English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply.
Perk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we want to make sure the people behind our product reflect that. We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means you’re welcome at Perk regardless of how you look, where you’re from, or anything else that makes you, well, you.
Senior Inventory Operations Specialist employer: Traveltechessentialist
At Perk, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel. As a Senior Inventory Operations Specialist, you'll benefit from our commitment to professional growth, with opportunities to shape operational standards and drive impactful initiatives in a dynamic environment. Our IRL-first approach ensures meaningful connections with colleagues, enhancing creativity and productivity while working in a diverse and inclusive setting.
