Import Procurement Manager

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title

Import Procurement Manager

Reports to

VP of Imports

Level

Level 3 – First Level Management

Status

Salary / Exempt

Job purpose

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.  

Duties and responsibilities

• 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. 

Core Competencies/Qualifications

Required

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

Preferred

• 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.

Working conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment. 

Physical requirements

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.