Inventory and Purchasing Planner
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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 Inventory and Purchasing Planner to join our Purchasing & Supply Chain team. This is a hybrid position based out of our West Warwick, RI corporate headquarters. The primary function of this role is to assist in establishing and monitoring inventory levels as well as developing analytical tools to enhance supplier performance and efficiency. This role will be responsible for managing vendor relationships to optimize product quality, service, and fill rates under the guidance of the Purchasing and Replenishment Manager.
What you’ll do:
- Manage supplier/vendor relationships to achieve company standards of product quality, service, and cost-savings
- Monitor inventory levels on a regular basis and assist with adjustments as needed in response to changes in demand or other factors
- Communicate with overseas vendors and coordinate deliveries as well as expedite and analyze the movement of purchase orders
- Liaise with the warehouse as well as the customer service and sales teams on scheduled deliveries
- Prepare and monitor purchase orders detailing inventory levels to ensure timely and accurate ordering of merchandise
- Validate invoices against purchase orders for approval to initiate production with vendors on all undelivered products
- Recommend and assist in developing analytical tools to enhance and monitor vendor performance
- Consolidate packing slips and invoices
- Prepare and submit daily and monthly reports as requested
- Communicate and work effectively with other departments, provide support to team members, and perform backup administrative duties as needed
- Assist with all other projects or duties as directed by the Purchasing and Replenishment Manager
What you’ll have:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field preferred
- 2+ years of experience in inventory planning or supply chain management preferred
- Knowledge of vendor management principles
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs with Intermediate Excel experience required
What you’re good at:
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong planning and coordination skills
- Detail-oriented with solid organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data
- Work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- Adaptable and reliable with the ability to self-direct
- Team player with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
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Come Home to Natco.
Natco is pleased to offer comprehensive employee benefits to protect your health, support your family, and enhance your lifestyle.
Our Benefits Package Features:
- 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.