Purchasing Specialist - Cincinnati, OH

Description

About CIP Retail

CIP Retail is a full-service firm that designs, engineers, manufactures, and installs custom interior décor, signage, and millwork for major retail brands across the country. We've been doing this for 50 years — and we're still growing. Our work shows up in the stores of some of the biggest names in retail, built by a team of 85 people who take real pride in what they make.

The opportunity

We're looking for a Purchasing & Inventory Specialist who wants to do more than process purchase orders. This is a role where you'll be involved in the procurement cycle end-to-end — building vendor relationships, keeping our supply chain sharp, and making sure our production floor always has what it needs.

If you're someone who likes to solve problems, build better ways of doing things, and see the direct impact of your work, this is a high-visibility role in a company that's been around long enough to be stable and small enough that your work actually matters.

What you'll do

• Support vendor and supplier relationships — quality materials, on-time deliveries, and strong long-term partnerships
• Issue purchase orders, verify pricing, and confirm delivery commitments
• Monitor stock levels and reorder materials to prevent shortages or overstock
• Coordinate with production teams so materials are available when and where they're needed
• Resolve issues related to quality, pricing discrepancies, and delivery delays
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventory audits; investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Generate inventory reports and present findings to management
• Help maintain accurate records during and after ERP system implementation
• Support a product storage transition back to our Fairfield facility
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and storage organization

Requirements

What we're looking for

• 3+ years in purchasing, procurement, or inventory control — manufacturing preferred, but other industrial or production environments are welcome
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor experience is a plus, but not required)
• Strong analytical skills — comfortable working with inventory data and turning it into clear recommendations
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to juggle competing priorities without dropping the ball
• Clear communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally

Compensation & benefits

• Base salary: $65,000 – $75,000
• Annual incentive bonus program
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA / FSA
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• PTO + paid holidays

This position is 100% on-site in Fairfield, OH. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Relocation assistance and employment sponsorship are not available.