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Columbia Sportswear

Drop Ship Analyst

OR · Remote

$77K - $129K/yr

ABOUT THE POSITION The Drop Ship Analyst is responsible for supporting and optimizing drop ship operations by managing vendor relationships, monitoring order fulfillment performance, analyzing supply ...

Columbia Sportswear

Drop Ship Analyst

Denver, CO · Remote

$77K - $129K/yr

ABOUT THE POSITION The Drop Ship Analyst is responsible for supporting and optimizing drop ship operations by managing vendor relationships, monitoring order fulfillment performance, analyzing supply ...

Robert Half

Buyer III

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$38 - $44/hr

The role focuses heavily on drop-ship activity and distribution purchasing, with an emphasis on timely follow-up, clear communication, and practical process improvements that strengthen daily ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for drop ship in the United States is $16.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Drop Ship Specialists often navigate challenges such as managing inventory accuracy across multiple vendors, resolving shipping delays, and handling unexpected order issues. Addressing these challenges requires proactive communication, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with real-time inventory tracking tools. Specialists must also collaborate closely with suppliers and customer service teams to ensure swift resolution of problems. Effective drop shippers become adept at prioritizing tasks and leveraging technology to optimize the order fulfillment process, which helps maintain high customer satisfaction and smooth operations.

What is a drop ship?

A Drop Ship job typically involves managing orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring products are shipped directly to customers without handling physical inventory. Responsibilities may include processing customer requests, tracking shipments, and maintaining supplier relationships. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the drop ship position?

To excel as a Drop Ship Specialist, a solid understanding of supply chain logistics, inventory management, and e-commerce platforms is essential. Proficiency with order management systems, shipping software, and marketplaces like Shopify or Amazon is typically required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are critical soft skills for this role. These abilities are important to ensure seamless order fulfillment, minimize errors, and maintain positive vendor and customer relationships.

Is drop shipping a good career?

Drop shipping is a retail fulfillment method where the seller does not keep products in stock but transfers customer orders to a supplier for fulfillment. It can offer flexible working hours and low startup costs but often involves high competition and low profit margins. Success requires marketing skills, supplier management, and understanding e-commerce platforms.
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Drop Ship Analyst

Columbia Sportswear

OR • Remote

$77K - $129K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Columbia Sportswear rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 91 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 104 rated fashion retailers

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Drop Ship Analyst is responsible for supporting and optimizing drop ship operations by managing vendor relationships, monitoring order fulfillment performance, analyzing supply chain data, and ensuring seamless customer experience. This role serves as a key liaison between internal teams and external suppliers to drive operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery.

The analyst leverages data and reporting tools to identify trends, resolve fulfillment issues, improve vendor compliance, and support strategic initiatives that enhance the overall drop ship program.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and skilled at working cross-functionally in a fast-paced retail, e-commerce, or supply chain environment. Success in this role requires strong problem-solving abilities, data analysis expertise, and the capability to translate operational insights into actionable recommendations that improve service levels, reduce costs, and support business growth.

HOWYOU'LLMAKE A DIFFERENCE

  • Provides Sales representatives with constructive analysis and suggestions for improvements during seasonal pre-lines and booking timeframes to create sales driving assortments based on sell-through analytics and market trends.

  • Participate in account meetings and provide data to support assortment recommendations.

  • Analyzes retailer sales, inventory, and fulfillment performance to identify growth opportunities and service risks.

  • Recommends actions to improve product availability, optimize assortment performance, and address inventory or fulfillment concerns.

  • Generates and provides complex sales and sell-in summary reporting, analytics, and ad hoc requests to stakeholders as well as to internal cross-functional teams.

  • Works closely with Regional Sales Team to identify top and bottom performing items to improve sales.

  • Works with Regional Sales Directors on current and future season forecasting. Identifies opportunities and liabilities on products based on history and market trends to maximize production runs and internal gross margins.

YOU ARE

  • Curious and always looking for new ways to improve process.

  • Proactive and can take initiative.

  • Able to react in a dynamic, creative environment.

YOUHAVE

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • 5-8 years' professional experience in related position.

  • Strong communication skills and have a proven track record of working with external partners.

  • Previous experience in retail buying, retail planning, or similar experience with retail forecasting and sales analysis required.

  • Strong knowledge of the outdoor industry, consumer buying patterns and retail dynamics, knowledge of CSC brands a plus

  • Possesses strong understanding of merchandising, buying, product allocation, and retail sales analysis.

  • Possess advanced knowledge of retail math and pricing strategies with a strong knowledge of open to buy processes and financial planning processes.

  • Proficient experience in manipulating data including statistical analysis and advanced math calculations.

  • Strong organizational and presentation skills and attention to detail required.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with stakeholders as various levels internal and external.

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.Salary Range: $77,430 - $129,280*Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors, including what the market is paying, a candidate's capabilities and skills, years of experience, and internal equity.At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

Columbia will continue to accept applications until

10/30/2026If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.

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Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.

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Apparel and accessories stores

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5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Portland, OR, US

Year founded

1938

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