Lead Product Operations Manager, Inventory team

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Product Operations Manager to lead our Product Operations - Inventory team at TravelPerk. You’ll be responsible for overseeing how we manage and optimize inventory across all travel verticals—Flights, Hotels, Trains, and Cars.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in inventory management within a Travel Management Company (TMC) or travel agency, with a particular focus on accommodations. You should have a strong track record of working across Supplier Partnerships, Engineering, and Product Management to drive impact.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Lead the Product Operations - Inventory team – Oversee and refine how we manage inventory across all verticals, ensuring efficiency and optimization.
• Manage Supplier Relationships – Work closely with our Supplier Partnerships team to develop and maintain strategic partnerships with airlines, hotel chains, car rental companies, and rail service providers, securing competitive rates and exclusive deals.
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with Product, Engineering, Revenue, Customer Service, and Finance to align on new features, resolve issues, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Leverage Data & Insights – Use analytics to monitor inventory performance, pinpoint areas for improvement, and inform strategic decisions.
• Optimize Processes – Implement best practices to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance the travel experience for our customers.
• Manage Risks – Identify potential risks in inventory operations and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Stakeholder Communication – Keep senior leadership informed through regular updates and serve as the main point of contact for Product Operations - Inventory.
• Lead & Develop the Team – Manage and mentor a team of Product Operations professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and career development.

What Will You Need to Succeed?

• Industry Expertise – Extensive experience in TMC or travel agency operations, managing inventory across flights, hotels, cars, and trains.
• Accommodations Specialist – Strong knowledge of hotel inventory management to complement our team’s existing expertise in flights.
• Analytical Mindset – Ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into strategic actions.
• Strong Communicator – Clear and effective communicator across stakeholders, from suppliers to internal teams and executives.
• Leadership Experience – Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability – Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

What do we offer?

• 💰 A competitive compensation package, including equity in TravelPerk;
• 🌴 Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge;
• 💊 Health perks such as private healthcare or gym allowance, depending on your location;
• 🥳 Unforgettable TravelPerk events;
• 💙 A mental health support tool for your wellbeing;
• 💡Family services that include adoption benefits and equal paid parental leave; 
• 📒 Exponential growth & personal development opportunities.
• 🫶 VolunteerPerk - 16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice.
• 🌎 "Work from anywhere" in the world allowance of 20 working days per year.
• 📚 IRL English or Spanish Lessons are held in the Barcelona office.
  
  

How we work

Our Vision is for a world where TravelPerk serves as the platform for human connection in-real-life (IRL). 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 HUB NAME hub. 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.

Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply. Remember to submit an updated portfolio and resume. Note that we will decide of your exact levelling during the interviewing process.

TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer base—and we want to ensure the people behind our product reflect that. We’re an equal opportunity employer, meaning you’re welcome at TravelPerk regardless of your appearance, where you’re from, or anything else that makes you.