What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing, Planning & Inventory Manager position at Broadway Basketeers?
Job Summary
We are a fast-growing company looking for a Procurement, Planning & Inventory Manager to manage forecasting, purchasing, and vendor follow-up for a highly seasonal product business. This role ensures we have inventory available to meet demand and that overseas orders are placed early enough to arrive on time.
This is a single-person role responsible for purchasing, planning, and supplier management, working closely with sales to forecast demand and growth. The role also includes basic bookkeeping tasks (Quickbook experience a MUST) under the supervision of the CFO.
Responsibilities
- Forecast demand using past sales, seasonality, and growth projections
- Work with the sales team to estimate future demand
- Place purchase orders based on forecasts and inventory needs
- Ensure orders are placed early enough to meet seasonal demand
- Follow up with vendors to confirm production and delivery timelines
- Negotiate competitive pricing with suppliers
- Monitor inventory levels
- Pay vendors and manage accounts payable in QuickBooks
- Reconcile credit card transactions and perform basic bookkeeping tasks
Requirements
- Experience in procurement, inventory planning, or supply chain
- Experience managing seasonal inventory and overseas suppliers
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Comfortable working independently in a one-person role
- Experience with QuickBooks (MUST) and inventory systems
- Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary (55k-70k)
- Opportunity to grow with a fast-growing company
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
Salary : $55,000 - $70,000