Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Leader

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

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.