Director of Procurement, Product Management, and Inventory

NATCO Products Corp•West Warwick, RI

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Natco Home, a leader in the rug and home décor industry, is seeking a Director of Procurement, Product Management, and Inventory to unify and oversee purchasing, product lifecycle management, and inventory planning functions under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer. This hybrid role is based at our West Warwick, RI corporate headquarters and leads a team of Product Account Managers and Inventory/Purchasing Specialists to ensure accurate product setup, strong supplier communication, precise purchase order execution, and effective replenishment supporting domestic manufacturing and retail customer programs. The position partners closely with Sales, Logistics, Product Development, Manufacturing, and Finance teams to maintain product and costing accuracy, support customer service goals, and ensure goods move smoothly through production to transit, leveraging a strong understanding of forecasting and cost structures to guide operational decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain management, ideally within rugs, textiles, or soft goods preferred
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience preferred
Familiarity with manufacturing materials and packaging components preferred
Proven experience managing domestic and overseas supplier relationships
Strong working knowledge of replenishment planning, supplier communication, and purchase order execution
Solid understanding of costing and forecasting principles to support operational decision-making
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills; ERP/MRP system experience preferred
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong leadership and team-building skills
Enthusiastic with a desire to mentor
Strong planning and coordination skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Must have meticulous attention to detail
Organized with the ability to prioritize and manage a workload effectively
Works well under pressure to meet tight deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple shifting priorities simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with manufacturing materials and packaging components preferred
ERP/MRP system experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team responsible for procurement, inventory planning, purchasing, and product account management
Manage supplier performance and relationships across domestic and international partners, ensuring alignment of lead times, capacity, quality, and purchase order accuracy
Oversee end‑to‑end purchase order execution and replenishment, from forecasting inputs and ERP planning parameters through production tracking and goods‑in‑transit
Partner cross‑functionally with Sales, Product Development, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Finance teams to support customer programs, forecasts, promotions, and smooth handoff to shipment
Ensure accuracy and integrity of item masters, product specifications, costing, and system data throughout the product lifecycle
Monitor supplier quality and compliance while driving continuous improvement, cost efficiencies, SKU rationalization, and reduction of slow‑moving or obsolete inventory
Support strategic initiatives and special projects as directed by the Chief Operating Officer