Inventory Planner & Purchasing Coordinator — Growth Path

Centraloriental; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M

Job summary

Natco Home is a fourth-generation family-owned home furnishings company based in Rhode Island, seeking an Inventory Planner and Purchasing Coordinator at our West Warwick headquarters. This role focuses on managing inventory, coordinating with international suppliers, analyzing trends, and supporting purchasing to optimize product availability and customer satisfaction.

You will work with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Warehouse teams to drive efficiency, accuracy, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, operations, or a related field preferred
• Internship or professional experience in supply chain, purchasing, inventory planning, logistics, or related areas preferred
• Understanding of purchasing, inventory management, or vendor management principles
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends to support business decisions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs with Intermediate Excel experience required

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory levels and demand trends to support product availability and service goals
• Plan, create, and manage purchase orders to maintain appropriate inventory levels across product categories
• Coordinate with overseas suppliers to schedule production, shipments, and order fulfillment
• Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities to improve quality, service, delivery and efficiency
• Track inventory metrics and recommend actions to improve replenishment and accuracy
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and analytical tools to support purchasing decisions
• Coordinate deliveries with Warehouse, Sales and Customer Service teams
• Expedite and track purchase orders to ensure timely product availability
• Review and validate purchase orders, invoices and shipping documents for accuracy
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly inventory and purchasing reports
• Support departmental projects and contribute to continuous improvement
• Provide cross-functional support and assist with other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel (Intermediate)

Job description

Natco Home is a fourth-generation family-owned home furnishings company based in Rhode Island, seeking an Inventory Planner and Purchasing Coordinator at our West Warwick headquarters. This role focuses on managing inventory, coordinating with international suppliers, analyzing trends, and supporting purchasing to optimize product availability and customer satisfaction.

You will work with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Warehouse teams to drive efficiency, accuracy, and continuous