eCommerce Inventory Strategy that Drives Profit
Forecasting, strategy, systems, and vendor management support
Inventory Powers Profit. We Help You Manage it Smarter.
Inventory is usually your biggest expense and your biggest risk. Too much, and your cash is stuck. Too little, and you lose sales (and customers). We help you strike the balance with smarter inventory strategy, forecasting dashboards, and expert-level insight.
Common challenges for eCommerce business owners:
❌ Costly stockouts during peak sales
❌ Overstocked inventory tying up cash
❌ Poor reordering systems based on guesswork
❌ Misaligned product launches or promos
❌ Missed negotiations with vendors or 3PLs
A great inventory strategy powers:
Profit margin
Cash flow
Shipping costs
Customer satisfaction
Marketing performance
At Opposite of Work, we help eCommerce businesses take control of their inventory, so they can manage it strategically, not reactively. Turn inventory into a growth asset, not a liability.
About Inventory Forecasting Services
At Opposite of Work, we offer both advisory support and hands-on data tools to help you stay ahead of your inventory challenges.
Inventory Forecasting - Get proactive, data-driven forecasting based on:
Past sales data
Seasonality and trends
Lead times and supplier risk
Channel demand (Amazon, Shopify, etc.)
Delivered through a custom dashboard that tells you:
What to reorder
When to reorder
How much to carry
How much cash will be tied up
Our Inventory Forecasting Dashboard is offered through our Data Services. Using an inventory forecasting dashboard is one of the fastest way to stop guessing and start planning.
Key inventory areas
➤ Inventory Management Strategy
We help you analyze and improve:
Target stock levels
Safety stock buffers
SKU performance by margin and turns
Cash planning tied to inventory cycles
Inventory valuation on your balance sheet
To help you stop treating inventory as a static expense and start managing it like an investment.
➤ Product Strategy & Merchandising
We use data to help you:
Identify product lines to scale or sunset
Spot margin killers early
Plan smart bundling and pricing strategies
Build a product roadmap that supports your operations and marketing
Answer questions like: What’s actually selling? What should you drop? Where should you double down?
➤ Vendor & Supplier Relations
We don’t just forecast, we help you manage the upstream side:
Plan and negotiate MOQs, lead times, and payment terms
Track vendor performance and fulfillment reliability
Support communications and expectations with overseas and domestic manufacturers
Help build playbooks for ordering, quality checks, and scale
➤ 3PL & Fulfillment Optimization
We can help you:
Analyze 3PL fee structures and identify waste
Spot fulfillment issues like mis-picks, delays, or fee creep
Compare costs across potential providers
Create data dashboards that connect your 3PL and order systems
Inventory management doesn't stop at your warehouse or fulfillment partner. Data helps you stay in control throughout the entire process.
How Opposite of Work Inventory Services Work
Inventory Advising - Work with us as a strategic advisor. You get expert insights into systems, processes, and product strategy. Without hiring a full-time inventory manager.
Data Tools & Dashboards - Get access to our Inventory Forecasting Dashboard that is built and maintained for your exact business needs. We can keep the data updated for you so you can stay ahead of the curve.
Project-Based Help – Launching a new product line? Switching to a new 3PL? Doing an inventory clean up? We can step in for standalone projects.
Inventory is where cashflow meets growth
If you want to scale profitably, look at your inventory first. We bring the data, experience, and strategic thinking to help you take control of your inventory forecasting and management.
Want to learn more about how Opposite of Work Inventory Services can help your business grow profitably?
Request your free discovery call below.