Import Merchandise Specialist in West Warwick, Rhode Island at NATCO Products Corp
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Job Description
Move into a job designed for you!
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 Import Merchandise Specialist to join our Floor Coverings Product Management team based out of our West Warwick, RI corporate headquarters. In this role, you will manage an assigned customer account and oversee imported product programs from setup through delivery. Working closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams, you'll ensure accurate product information, timely order execution, compliance with requirements, and exceptional customer service. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys relationship management, project coordination, and keeping multiple moving pieces on track in a fast-paced environment.
What you’ll do:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for an assigned customer account, building strong relationships and ensuring exceptional service
- Manage product programs from initial setup through delivery, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with customer requirements
- Review purchase orders, maintain product data, and manage account documentation, including SKUs, pricing, specifications, and supplier information
- Coordinate with customer, suppliers, and internal teams on artwork approvals, product revisions, packaging requirements, labeling, and sample requests
- Partner with the Compliance team to ensure all testing, certification, and regulatory requirements are completed prior to shipment
- Review and proofread artwork, packaging, promotional materials, product images, and related documentation for accuracy and customer approval
- Gather, verify, and communicate critical product and order information to support successful execution of customer programs
- Support additional projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Product Manager
What you’ll have:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, communications, merchandising, marketing, or related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience
- Prior experience in account management, merchandising, customer service, product coordination, or a similar role preferred
- Experience working with imported products, supplier management, retail accounts, or product management preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel in particular) required; SharePoint experience is preferred
- Data management skills required
- Experience with ERP / item management systems preferred
- Graphic arts, packaging, marketing, or advertising experience is a plus
What you’re good at:
- Building strong relationships and delivering exceptional customer service
- Communicating effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
- Staying organized, detail-oriented, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Analyzing information, solving problems, and making sound decisions
- Working well independently while collaborating with other teams
- Taking initiative, anticipating needs, and following projects through to completion
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To be considered, please complete an online application.
Come Home to Natco.
Natco is pleased to offer comprehensive employee benefits.
Our Benefits Package Features:
- Optional one remote workday per 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.