On-Site Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

CIP Retail; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus program

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA / FSA

Life insurance

Job summary

CIP Retail is a full-service firm that designs, engineers, manufactures, and installs custom interior décor, signage, and millwork for major retail brands nationwide. We’ve built a team of 85 people who take pride in their work.

We’re hiring a Purchasing & Inventory Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement, nurture vendor relationships, monitor stock, and ensure production has what it needs to run smoothly. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in purchasing, procurement, or inventory control — manufacturing preferred, but other industrial or production environments are welcome.
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor experience is a plus, but not required)
• Strong analytical skills — comfortable working with inventory data and turning it into clear recommendations
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to juggle competing priorities without dropping the ball
• Clear communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally

Responsibilities

• Support vendor and supplier relationships — quality materials, on-time deliveries, and strong long-term partnerships
• Issue purchase orders, verify pricing, and confirm delivery commitments
• Monitor stock levels and reorder materials to prevent shortages or overstock
• Coordinate with production teams so materials are available when and where they’re needed
• Resolve issues related to quality, pricing discrepancies, and delivery delays
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventory audits; investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Generate inventory reports and present findings to management
• Help maintain accurate records during and after ERP system implementation
• Support a product storage transition back to our Fairfield facility
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and storage organization

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Cross-functional communication

Inventory control

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

CIP Retail is a full-service firm that designs, engineers, manufactures, and installs custom interior décor, signage, and millwork for major retail brands nationwide. We’ve built a team of 85 people who take pride in their work.

We’re hiring a Purchasing & Inventory Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement, nurture vendor relationships, monitor stock, and ensure production has what it needs to run smoothly. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role.