Demand Planning and Replenishment Manager in West Warwick, Rhode Island at NATCO Products Corp

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Join our team and be a part of the Natco family.

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 Demand Planning & Replenishment Manager to join our Supply Chain team at our West Warwick, RI corporate headquarters. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role leads inventory planning, purchasing, replenishment, and supply chain activities to ensure product availability, optimize inventory investment, and support organizational objectives.

This hands-on leadership role requires direct people management experience and ownership of demand forecasting, inventory planning, and replenishment activities. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of balancing inventory investment, product availability, and service levels through data-driven planning and purchasing decisions.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and develop a team of purchasing and inventory planning professionals, including coaching, performance management, and employee development
• Manage demand forecasting, inventory planning, replenishment, purchasing, and supply chain activities to support business objectives and customer requirements
• Utilize historical sales, inventory trends, seasonality, supplier lead times, and business insights to drive forecasting, inventory investment, and purchasing decisions
• Monitor forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and service levels, adjusting purchasing and replenishment strategies to support business needs
• Develop and maintain inventory targets, stock levels, and replenishment strategies to optimize inventory investment and product availability
• Create and manage domestic and international purchase orders while overseeing supplier relationships, vendor performance, and inbound inventory flow
• Monitor inventory across multiple warehouse locations and identify opportunities for inventory optimization and process improvement
• Partner with Sales, Product Development, Operations, and Logistics teams to support customer requirements and business initiatives
• Support strategic initiatives related to forecasting, inventory management, supply chain performance, and operational efficiency
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer

What you’ll have:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Operations, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• 2+ years of direct people management experience required
• 5+ years of progressive experience and ownership of demand planning, inventory forecasting, replenishment planning, inventory management, purchasing, and supply chain functions required
• Demonstrated experience with forecasting, inventory planning, and purchasing decisions using sales data, inventory trends, seasonality, and supplier lead times required
• Experience balancing inventory investment, product availability, service levels, and customer requirements required
• Experience with import purchasing, supplier management, and international supply chains strongly preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP, inventory management, purchasing, and forecasting systems required

What you’re good at:

• Proven ability to lead teams and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven inventory and purchasing decisions
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to proactively identify risks, solve problems, and drive continuous process improvement
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to manage vendor and stakeholder relationships

To be considered, please complete an online application.

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Come Home to Natco.

Natco is pleased to offer comprehensive employee benefits.

Our Benefits Package Features:

• One (1) Optional Remote day per work week
• 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.