Procurement & Inventory Coordinator

Outdoor Cap Company, Inc•Bentonville, AR

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Procurement & Inventory Coordinator manages the inventory and procurement of raw materials, components, facility supplies, and general supplies required to support manufacturing, decorating, shipping, and overall operations across multiple buildings and departments at Outdoor Cap Company. This team member must be an effective communicator with strong organizational skills and a commitment to continuously improving supply chain efficiency, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and sourcing both existing and new materials as organizational needs evolve.

Requirements

Understanding of logistics operations, manufacturing, and inventory management
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage external vendors and resolve conflicts effectively
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
High School Diploma or GED
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other computer skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with supply chain management systems, ERP, and TMS systems preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain inventory of raw materials and components such as, but not limited to: foam, labels, threads, cleaning supplies, leather, faux leather, fabrics, cartons, tapes, needles, markers, trimmers, etc.
Procure and maintain adequate inventory of facility supplies to ensure operational continuity (e.g., safety equipment, janitorial products, office supplies, etc.)
Partner with the Facilities Manager to align inventory and procurement strategies with facility maintenance schedules.
Evaluate and work closely with vendors for both manufacturing materials and facility supplies; identify and act on cost-saving opportunities and alternate sourcing when appropriate
Understand lead-times, MOQs, and ordering cadence to maintain safety stock levels without running out of critical materials or supplies
Conduct regular cycle counts and maintain accurate inventory records
Keep all inventory organized and properly labeled/stored
Create and manage a checkout system for MRO parts (excluding maintenance items)
Act as the primary point of contact for all vendors
Monitor vendors to ensure on-time shipments and service performance
Approve invoices for third-party patches and other procurement-related billing
Coordinate with vendors and accounting to ensure timely, accurate billing; resolve discrepancies as needed
Support Corporate Responsibility by maintaining annual compliance records and providing component samples for testing