Nathan Pennington
Eagle Mountain,UT
Summary
Supply chain and operations professional experienced managing inventory strategy, procurement, and demand planning within a rapidly growing ecommerce environment. Skilled in forecasting systems, vendor management, and SKU lifecycle optimization across large product catalogs. Proven ability to implement data-driven purchasing processes, coordinate with domestic and international manufacturers, and improve inventory availability, margins, and operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain & Inventory Operations Manager
4Runner/Tacoma Lifestyle
Utah
08.2023 - Current
- Lead supply chain planning for an ecommerce business operating four online storefronts with ~20,000 SKUs.
- Manage inventory planning across ~20,000 SKUs with ~4,000 stocked warehouse items.
- Analyze product performance and transition high-performing dropship SKUs to stocked inventory.
- Implemented Conversight forecasting tools to support data-driven purchasing decisions.
- Established quarterly purchasing cycles with continuous sales velocity monitoring.
- Develop procurement strategies aligned with vendor MOQs, margin incentives, and freight programs.
- Coordinate with domestic and overseas manufacturers to manage production and shipment timelines.
- Led dead inventory liquidation initiatives to improve warehouse capacity and inventory turnover.
- Implemented a structured warranty program for in-house products in order to minimize quality control with products, and hold manufacturers accountable.
- Supported company growth from ~5 employees to a 25-person team.
Operations & Ecommerce Associate
4Runner/Tacoma Lifestyle
Utah
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed warehouse fulfillment, shipping operations, and inventory receiving.
- Built and maintained product listings and collections across multiple ecommerce websites.
- Assisted with product uploads and catalog expansion.
- Handled customer support communications including product inquiries and order issues.
Door-to-Door Sales Representative
Vivint Smart Home
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Sold smart home security and solar solutions through residential consultations.
- Developed strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Solar Appointment Setter
Solar Sales Company
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Generated solar installation leads through phone outreach and door-to-door prospecting.
- Scheduled consultations and supported sales pipeline development.
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Planning
- Demand Forecasting
- Procurement Strategy
- Vendor Management
- International Manufacturing Coordination
- SKU Lifecycle Management
- Inventory Auditing
- Purchase Order Management
- Multi-Channel Ecommerce Operations
Timeline
Supply Chain & Inventory Operations Manager
4Runner/Tacoma Lifestyle
08.2023 - Current
Operations & Ecommerce Associate
4Runner/Tacoma Lifestyle
10.2022 - 07.2023
Door-to-Door Sales Representative
Vivint Smart Home
01.2021 - 01.2021
Solar Appointment Setter
Solar Sales Company
01.2019 - 01.2021
Professional Development
Inventory Management Certificate — University of California, Irvine (Coursera)
• Inventory planning strategies for uncertain demand environments
• Excel-based inventory optimization and demand analysis
• Newsvendor model applications
• Supply chain efficiency techniques