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Liquidations Manager

CompanyMaxwood Furniture
LocationCharleston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 2, 2026
About The Company
Maxwood Furniture is a multi-brand furniture company designing and delivering solid wood furniture with a focus on quality, function, and thoughtful design. The business was built on a simple idea: create better furniture for families, starting with children’s spaces, when existing options fell short. What began with the launch of the Maxtrix brand has grown into a portfolio of thoughtfully designed furniture brands serving customers online across North America. Today, Maxwood operates as an eCommerce-led organization supported by in-house design, global manufacturing partnerships, and U.S.-based distribution. With over 20 years of experience, we combine craftsmanship, scale, and operational expertise to support both our consumer brands and a select group of B2B partners. Our integrated approach allows us to deliver consistent quality while continuing to evolve alongside the families and homes we serve. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Maxwood brings together teams across design, supply chain, operations, marketing, technology, and customer experience, all focused on building brands and products that stand the test of time.
About the Role

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)


Key Skills
Inventory ManagementOperationsLiquidationSupply ChainAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingCommunicationOrganizational SkillsData-DrivenCross-Functional CollaborationReportingProcess ImprovementSOP DevelopmentCash RecoveryOperational Efficiency
Categories
Management & LeadershipLogisticsRetail
Benefits
401(k) MatchingDental InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee DiscountFlexible ScheduleFlexible Spending AccountHealth InsuranceLife InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Time OffProfessional Development Assistance
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Liquidations Manager is responsible for the strategy and execution of converting discontinued inventory into cash. This includes managing the liquidation process, coordinating with various teams, and monitoring key performance indicators.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
128
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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