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Director of Operations Strategy

Courtyard · United States · On-site

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About Courtyard

Rip digital packs, reveal physical trading cards. Buy and sell Basketball, Baseball, Football, and Pokémon cards graded by PSA, CGC, and BGS. Redeem worldwide. Backed by NEA and Y Combinator.

About the role

We’re seeking a Director of Operations Strategy to lead inventory strategy, category expansion, and operational planning across the business. This role sits at the center of Finance, Product, and Operations, ensuring the company invests in the right inventory, manages risk effectively, and expands into new categories with discipline and speed. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, strategic, and comfortable translating data and market signals into clear buying, capital, and operational decisions.

What they're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in operations strategy, marketplace operations, supply chain, or analytics roles
  • Experience developing inventory strategy, forecasting models, and data-driven decision frameworks
  • Proven ability to partner with Finance on capital allocation, budgeting, and risk management
  • Experience launching or expanding product categories, marketplaces, or new business lines
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear strategic recommendations
  • Track record of leading cross-functional initiatives across Product, Operations, and Finance
More about this role

Courtyard.io is one of the fastest-growing collectibles startups. From cards to coins, we’re making it faster, easier, and more exciting than ever to discover, collect, and cash out instantly.

We’re not just another marketplace. With thrilling pack rips, instant liquidity, and seamless vaulting, Courtyard.io delivers the ultimate collecting experience. Whether you’re investing, trading, or curating your dream collection, we’ve built a platform that’s trusted, simple, and built for speed.

And we’re just getting started. We’re a remote-first company hiring across all functions to push the boundaries of what’s possible in collectibles and digital ownership.

We’re seeking a Director of Operations Strategy to lead inventory strategy, category expansion, and operational planning across the business. This role sits at the center of Finance, Product, and Operations, ensuring the company invests in the right inventory, manages risk effectively, and expands into new categories with discipline and speed.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, strategic, and comfortable translating data and market signals into clear buying, capital, and operational decisions.

  • Own the overall inventory...

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