About us: Coton Colors, a nationally recognized brand based in Tallahassee, FL, is a growing company of over 40 employees. Laura Johnson, the Founding Artist and CEO of the company, has a motto of "Never missing an opportunity to celebrate everyday." Coton Colors designs, manufactures, imports, and distributes these celebratory products to over 3,000 stores worldwide.Coton Colors is currently seeking an Inventory & Purchasing Analyst for our Corporate Office & Design Center, located in Tallahassee, FL.

THIS CANDIDATE IS IDEALLY:

• Able to collaborate across different departments to meet business goals
• Have an unwavering belief in data integrity and accuracy
• Able to be highly organized, precise, and methodical 
• Naturally curious and intuitive, and uses those traits to approach solving problems from all angles
• Able to learn and engage with new technology

JOB OVERVIEW: Inventory & Purchasing Analyst is responsible for analyzing and reporting data, identifying trends, and providing insights to optimize purchasing decisions and processes. Analyst will also be responsible for ensuring optimal inventory levels, submitting purchase orders, receiving and negotiating vendor pricing and monitoring supplier performance.

JOB FUNCTIONS include but are not limited to:

• Collect, organize, and analyze purchasing data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for cost savings or process improvements.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses to evaluate different purchasing options, negotiate better prices with suppliers, and optimize spending.
• Analyzes sales trends and inventory to assist in purchasing and inventory needs.
• Generating reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate purchasing performance, insights, and recommendations to management

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to secure the best possible deals while maintaining quality standards.
• Execute purchase plans and manage product arrival, and receipt, into inventory.
• Manage strategy to track and communicate inventory flow of products, from Purchase Order (PO) submission to arrival.
• Collaborating with other departments, such as finance, operations, and logistics, to ensure alignment between purchasing activities and organizational goals.

• Analyzing inventory levels, demand forecasts, and lead times to optimize inventory management practices and minimize stockouts or excess inventory.

• Coordinates the flow of goods and services from suppliers, ensuring efficiency and reliability in the supply chain.
• Identifying potential risks in the supply chain, such as supply shortages, price fluctuations, or supplier reliability issues, and implementing strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Assessing supplier performance based on metrics such as delivery times, quality of goods or services, and compliance with contractual agreements.

At Coton Colors we celebrate every day. Even work days. Be part of the Coton Colors crew, and you'll know what we're talking about.

The founding principles of Coton Colors can be found resonating through our products, service and experience.

Creative | "Can Do" Attitude | Discerning | Quick, Hardworking & Nimble | Intelligent | Giving |

Hospitable | Shoot the Moon Mentality | Respectful | Trustworthy | Proud | Happy

 Coton Colors also provides these amazing benefits and perks:

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance
• 401(k) with an ambitious Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Ten (10) Company Paid Holidays, including your Birthday!
• Medical/Maternity Leave
• Crew Discount Program

Visit our Coton Colors Careers Page to learn more.