Import Procurement Manager

Description

Reports to:

VP of Imports

Level: Level 3 – First Level Management

Status:
Salary / Exempt

The Import Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end procurement, demand planning, inventory management, and supplier performance functions for a global product portfolio. This role ensures the company maintains optimal inventory levels while balancing customer demand, supplier capacity, transportation timelines, and company profitability.

• Lead demand planning and procurement activities for domestic and international suppliers.
• Develop purchasing strategies that optimize inventory investment while maintaining high customer service levels.
• Review forecasts, purchase orders, and replenishment plans to ensure appropriate inventory flow and safety stock.
• Manage inventory across multiple distribution centers while minimizing excess inventory and stock-outs.
• Analyze demand trends and adjust procurement plans accordingly.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with overseas and domestic suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance including production capacity, manufacturing schedules, lead times, on‑time shipping performance, and quality metrics.
• Identify supply chain risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead forecasting activities utilizing historical sales, market trends, seasonality, and business initiatives.
• Support product lifecycle management from product launch through end‑of‑life.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Strategic thinking
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem‑solving ability
• Attention to detail
• Organizational excellence.
• Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• 5 + years of procurement, inventory planning, or supply chain management experience.

This job operates in a professional office environment.

Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, included prolonged sitting, frequent computer use, occasional standing and walking. Must be an effective communicator.