Senior Purchasing & Inventory Leader

Central Oriental; Warwick, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

HRA

HSA

FSA

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Natco Home is seeking a Purchasing and Inventory Manager to lead our West Warwick, RI-based Supply Chain team. You will oversee inventory planning, purchasing, and replenishment for Walmart programs, reporting to the COO and guiding a dedicated team across multiple units.

You will optimize stock levels, coordinate vendor relations, and drive supplier performance while aligning with business growth and customer satisfaction goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in purchasing, inventory planning, supply chain, procurement, demand planning, or related field
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience forecasting, replenishment, purchasing, and vendor relationships
• Experience with ERP, inventory management, and purchasing systems
• Experience with large retail customers, import purchasing, international supply chains
• Walmart inventory planning, forecasting, Retail Link, Inventory Insights, or supplier management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop purchasing and inventory planning team members
• Lead inventory planning and replenishment for Walmart U.S., Walmart.com, and Walmart Canada
• Execute purchasing strategies based on forecasts, inventory levels, demand, lead times, and objectives
• Monitor inventory to maintain stock while minimizing outs and excess
• Analyze sales trends, forecasts, promotions, and supply risks to drive decisions
• Create and manage domestic and international purchase orders; oversee supplier communications
• Collaborate with vendors, freight partners, and internal teams to ensure product availability and resolve issues
• Track inventory across multiple warehouses; identify opportunities for optimization
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support customer requirements and growth
• Perform other projects/duties as directed by COO

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory planning

Leadership

Forecasting

Vendor management

Data analysis

Excel

Walmart programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Walmart Retail Link

Job description

Natco Home is seeking a Purchasing and Inventory Manager to lead our West Warwick, RI-based Supply Chain team. You will oversee inventory planning, purchasing, and replenishment for Walmart programs, reporting to the COO and guiding a dedicated team across multiple units.

You will optimize stock levels, coordinate vendor relations, and drive supplier performance while aligning with business growth and customer satisfaction goals.