[Remote] Director of Operations Strategy

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Courtyard.io is one of the fastest-growing collectibles startups. We’re seeking a Director of Operations Strategy to lead inventory strategy, category expansion, and operational planning across the business.ResponsibilitiesOwn the overall inventory strategy across Courtyard’s categories, balancing liquidity, velocity, margin, and customer experience while guiding buying decisions across categories and price tiersPartner with Finance and executive leadership to set inventory budgets, category-level buying targets, and risk parameters tied to capital allocation and marketplace demandBuild and maintain forecasting models that inform buying strategy, inventory exposure, and redemption behavior, continuously refining them using marketplace data and post-buy performanceMonitor inventory health across aging, redemption exposure, liquidity, and price-band coverage, surfacing risks and recommending corrective actionsLead the strategic evaluation and prioritization of new categories and vertical expansion opportunities, including pilots, feasibility assessments, and scaling plansDevelop decision frameworks that enable fast, disciplined tradeoffs across buying strategy, inventory exposure, and capital riskDefine and oversee liquidation and de-risking strategies, partnering with Finance and Operations to ensure efficient execution and incorporating insights into future buying strategyServe as a central connector across Inventory, Finance, Product, Operations, and GTM to align planning, supply strategy, and marketplace initiativesPartner with Finance on Operations budgeting and financial planning, translating category and inventory strategy into cost assumptions, forecasts, and investment prioritiesProvide executive-level reporting and insights on inventory performance, category growth, capital exposure, and strategic opportunitiesMentor and support team members while helping design the structure, processes, and tooling needed to scale the inventory strategy function over timeSkills8+ years of experience in operations strategy, marketplace operations, supply chain, or analytics rolesExperience developing inventory strategy, forecasting models, and data-driven decision frameworksProven ability to partner with Finance on capital allocation, budgeting, and risk managementExperience launching or expanding product categories, marketplaces, or new business linesStrong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear strategic recommendationsTrack record of leading cross-functional initiatives across Product, Operations, and FinanceExperience managing inventory health metrics (liquidity, velocity, aging, margin)Strong communication skills with experience presenting insights to senior leadershipComfortable operating as a hands-on strategic leader while helping scale the teamBenefitsA dynamic and engaging environment focused on fostering real growth and innovationOpportunities to create amazing products that our customers truly love and valueComprehensive health insurance packages with dependent coverageCompetitive salary with ample opportunities for career advancement and developmentEnjoy the flexibility of a fully remote work environment401(k) plan with a 4% employer match to help you plan for the future$100 monthly dogfooding stipend to support trying out our products firsthandAccess to employee wellness programs designed to support your overall well-beingCompany OverviewCourtyard.io is one of the fastest-growing collectibles startups. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://courtyard.io.