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How a Casket Manufacturer Hired a Remote Operations Manager for $1,500/ month

Learn how our clients utilize Somewhere to hire top overseas talent.
In this post, we’ll address common recruitment challenges and explain how remote hiring can solve them.
Success Stories is a regular series all about the talent our clients hire via Somewhere and how much they cost. New here? Somewhere is a remote staffing agency that helps small businesses hire top overseas talent for 80% less than US equivalents.

Editor’s note: Some customers prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their company name in this article. We’re their secret weapon. :-)

What does this client’s business do?

Our client offers designer caskets at affordable prices, making funeral planning lighter for more families. 

Who was hired and what was their role?

The client needed an Operations Manager to ensure seamless execution of their customized services. Somewhere assessed candidates with relevant experience and helped them hire a remote operations manager, Julius, who stood out as the perfect fit for the role.

Julius's key responsibilities as the remote Operations Manager include:

  • Generating purchase orders
  • Ensuring service quality by verifying order details across all systems
  • Booking and tracking shipments through shipper systems
  • Coordinating with the team on shared tasks
  • Corresponding with customers via phone, online chat, and email

For businesses requiring expertise in logistics and operational efficiency, we can also help hire remote supply chain managers with the skills to optimize processes.

What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Julius now works full-time in the client time zone for $1,500 per month.

What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

Julius brought substantial experience in operations, supply chain, and inventory management. In his previous role, he maintained inventory levels, managed raw materials, and oversaw the packaging of finished goods. He also handled order requests and coordinated new product rollouts.

Known for being results-oriented, driven, and proactive, Julius's skill set perfectly aligned with the client’s needs. If you're looking to enhance your operational workflow, we can help you hire remote operations managers or hire remote supply chain managers who can deliver results like Julius.

Need to hire someone like this too?

When you need to hire a remote operations manager or hire a remote supply chain manager to streamline your business processes, reach out to us at Somewhere.

We're a remote recruitment agency that helps small businesses hire top overseas talent for 80% less than US equivalents. We help companies find talent in various roles like customer support, virtual assistants, operations, project managers, creatives, development, accounting, and more!

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