Inventory Planner and Purchasing Coordinator
About The Position
Natco Home is seeking an experienced Inventory Planner and Purchasing Coordinator to join its Purchasing & Supply Chain team at the corporate headquarters in West Warwick, Rhode Island. The role focuses on inventory planning, purchasing activities, and coordination with overseas suppliers. The successful candidate will analyze inventory performance and demand trends, support product availability and service goals, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet operational and customer service needs. The position also contributes to supply chain efficiency through supplier performance monitoring, inventory reporting, purchase order tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives. A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, along with experience in supply chain, purchasing, inventory planning, logistics, or related areas. Intermediate Excel proficiency is required.
Requirements
- Intermediate Excel experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs are required.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn.
- Collaborative team player who enjoys working across departments.
- Positive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, operations, or a related field preferred.
- Experience in supply chain, purchasing, inventory planning, logistics, or related areas strongly preferred.
- Understanding of purchasing, inventory management, or vendor management principles strongly preferred.
- Ability to analyze data and identify trends to support business decisions strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Analyze inventory levels and demand trends to support product availability and service goals.
- Plan, create, and manage purchase orders to maintain appropriate inventory levels across product categories.
- Coordinate production schedules, shipments, and order fulfillment directly with overseas suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities to improve quality, service, delivery, and supply chain efficiency.
- Track inventory metrics and recommend actions to improve replenishment efficiency and inventory accuracy.
- Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and analytical tools for purchasing and supply chain decisions.
- Partner with Warehouse, Sales, and Customer Service teams to coordinate deliveries and support customer demand.
- Expedite and track purchase orders to ensure timely product availability.
- Review and validate purchase order, invoice, and shipping documentation for accuracy.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inventory and purchasing reports.
- Support department projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide cross-functional support and assist with other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employer-paid life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
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Job Type
Full-time
