Hybrid Inventory Planner & Purchasing Specialist

Emergent Staffing, LLC; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergent Staffing, LLC in Seattle is seeking an Inventory Planner & Purchasing Coordinator to forecast inventory needs, manage purchase orders, and coordinate with suppliers and freight partners. The role requires ownership, proactive communication, and attention to timelines.

You will work onsite Monday through Thursday with remote Fridays at the manager’s discretion, and must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience in inventory planning, forecasting, replenishment, purchasing, procurement, or supply chain.
• Experience forecasting inventory needs and managing purchase orders.
• Experience working directly with vendors and managing supplier lead times.
• Experience with an ERP, inventory management, or sales-processing system.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities and timelines.
• Proactive and able to independently follow up with vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Forecast inventory needs based on demand, sales trends, lead times, and business needs.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify replenishment needs, shortages, or overages.
• Create and manage purchase orders with domestic and international suppliers.
• Manage vendor timelines from purchase order through production and delivery.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding availability, lead times, and expected delivery dates.
• Coordinate with the company’s freight partner on incoming international shipments.
• Track incoming inventory and communicate delays or changes to internal teams.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory information within internal systems.
• Partner with warehouse and accounting teams to resolve receiving, inventory, or invoice discrepancies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Vendor coordination

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains

SalesPad

Inventory management system

Job description

Emergent Staffing, LLC in Seattle is seeking an Inventory Planner & Purchasing Coordinator to forecast inventory needs, manage purchase orders, and coordinate with suppliers and freight partners. The role requires ownership, proactive communication, and attention to timelines.

You will work onsite Monday through Thursday with remote Fridays at the manager’s discretion, and must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.