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. https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=52de471e-9dc5-4c4c-bba7-096b76f85d80&ccId=[redacted]_000001&lang=en_US
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
