Purchasing and Inventory Manager

Natco Products; West Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One Optional Remote Day per week

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

HRA

HSA

FSA

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company  匹

Company match

Job summary

Natco Home seeks an experienced Purchasing & Inventory Manager to lead the West Warwick, RI-based supply chain team. You will oversee inventory planning, purchasing, replenishment, and supplier relationships to ensure product availability and optimized investments.

You will coach and develop a team while partnering across Sales, Product Development, Operations, and Logistics to meet customer needs and drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience leading purchasing/inventory teams
• 5+ years experience in demand planning and inventory forecasting
• Experience with import purchasing and international supply chains
• Experience with ERP and forecasting systems
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop purchasing and inventory planning team members
• Lead purchasing, inventory planning, replenishment, and supply chain activities
• Execute purchasing strategies based on forecasts, inventory levels, supplier lead times
• Monitor inventory performance and optimize investments
• Create and manage domestic and international purchase orders
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve issues
• Coordinate with freight providers and logistics partners
• Identify opportunities for inventory optimization and process improvement
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Development, Operations, and Logistics
• Support forecasting improvements and supply chain initiatives

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Excel expertise

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Vendor relationship management

Customer service orientation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Logistics/Operations/Finance

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

ERP software

Inventory management systems

Forecasting systems

Job description

Purchasing and Inventory Manager

Purchasing/ Supply Chain Full-time Clerical Corporate Office, West Warwick, RI, US

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Move into a job designed for you!

Join our team and be a part of the Natco family.

As a fourth-generation family-run business, Natco Home is one of the largest and most respected privately owned home furnishings companies in North America.

At Natco, surpassing our customers’ expectations in quality, service, and value is over a 100-year tradition. A commitment to innovation is woven into our future.

An inspired career path awaits.

Come see for yourself, there is no place like Natco Home.

What we need:

Natco is seeking an experienced Purchasing & Inventory Manager to join our Supply Chain team at our West Warwick, RI corporate headquarters. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role leads inventory planning, purchasing, replenishment, and supply chain activities to ensure product availability, optimize inventory investment, and support organizational objectives. The successful candidate will lead, coach, and develop the Purchasing & Inventory team while partnering cross-functionally to drive inventory optimization, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

What you’ll do:

• Supervise, coach, and develop purchasing and inventory planning team members
• Lead purchasing, inventory planning, replenishment, and supply chain activities to support business objectives and customer requirements
• Execute purchasing strategies based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, supplier lead times, and operational needs
• Monitor inventory performance and optimize inventory investments while balancing product availability and inventory efficiency
• Analyze inventory trends, forecasts, supply risks, and operational requirements to support purchasing and replenishment decisions
• Create, review, and manage domestic and international purchase orders
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor vendor performance, and resolve purchasing, inventory, and delivery issues
• Coordinate with suppliers, freight providers, and logistics partners to support timely product availability and inbound inventory flow
• Monitor inventory across multiple warehouse locations and identify opportunities for inventory optimization and process improvement
• Partner with Sales, Product Development, Operations, and Logistics teams to support customer requirements and business initiatives
• Support strategic initiatives related to inventory optimization, forecasting improvements, supply chain performance, and operational efficiency
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer

What you’ll have:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Operations, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• 2+ years of experience directly leading, coaching, and developing employees in a purchasing, inventory planning, demand planning, or supply chain environment required
• 5+ years of progressive experience in demand planning, inventory forecasting, replenishment planning, purchasing, supply chain, or related functions strongly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in inventory forecasting, demand planning, replenishment strategy, and inventory management, with responsibility for balancing inventory investment, product availability, and customer requirements strongly preferred
• Experience with import purchasing, supplier management, international supply chains, and complex inventory programs strongly preferred
• Experience with ERP, inventory management, purchasing, and forecasting systems preferred

What you’re good at:

• Proven ability to lead teams and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, inventory analysis, and reporting
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to proactively identify risks, solve problems, and drive continuous process improvement
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to manage vendor and stakeholder relationships

This position requires both hands-on demand planning and replenishment expertise as well as prior team leadership experience. Candidates with strong analytical backgrounds but limited people management experience may not be the best fit for this role.

Natco is pleased to offer comprehensive employee benefits.

Our Benefits Package Features:

• One (1) Optional Remote day per work week
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Natco Home, a fourth-generation family-owned business, proudly carries a legacy as one of the most respected and trusted names in the home furnishings industry. Established in 1917 in Rhode Island, Natco is one of the largest privately owned home furnishings companies in North America, with a robust distribution network spanning across the continent. Serving as a comprehensive home fashion resource, the Natco Home Group's exceptional product line-up of rugs, vinyl flooring, curtains, window treatments, and home décor products are available through major mass merchandisers, home centers, department stores, and clubs, not only in the United States, Canada, and Mexico but also in various other regions around the world. With a rich history in consumer goods manufacturing and a strong commitment to eco-friendly materials, Natco continues to adapt its product offerings to remain aligned with ever-evolving customer demands and market trends. Committed to innovation, Natco continues to venture into new product lines, solidifying its position as a leader in the industry.

Natco is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workplace.