- Salary
- $150k – $190k/yr
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Director
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
Materials are the heartbeat of this operation. Particleboard, Plywood, hardwood moldings, hardware, finishes — if the right material isn’t on the floor at the right time, 1,800 cabinets a day doesn’t happen. That’s the job we’re hiring for.
- Materials. Full accountability for all materials used across Cosmo’s production — plywood, particleboard, wood moldings, hardware, finishes, and packaging.
- Purchasing. Direct all buying of raw materials and production inputs — negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery commitments that hold up.
- Vendor development. Find, qualify, and develop suppliers who can keep pace with a 1,800-cabinet-a-day operation. Build second sources where we’re exposed.
- Imports. Manage international vendors across Asia and Mexico — purchase terms, freight, customs, duties, and the lead-time realities of ocean freight.
- Demand planning. Read the demand plan as it moves and adjust buys accordingly. Not over-bought, not short — balanced.
- Technical acumen. Know the specs of what you’re buying — material grades, finishes, hardware tolerances — well enough to challenge a vendor on quality.
- Inventory control. Set and hold inventory targets that account for vendor lead times and demand swings, keeping working capital tight without risking a line stoppage.
- Transportation. Control inbound and outbound trucking — carriers, rates, schedules — so material arrives on time and finished cabinets leave on time.
- CPSM certification required.
- A bachelor's degree is a requirement for this position.
- Supply chain leadership experience in woodworking or a downstream wood products field — cabinets, furniture, millwork, or similar. You know the materials, the mills, and the market.
- Hands-on import experience: international sourcing, ocean and land freight, customs, and long-lead-time planning.
- A working command of demand planning and inventory management — you’ve balanced lead time against demand and been accountable for the result.
- The technical depth to read a spec sheet and hold vendors to it.
- Experience managing inbound and outbound freight and carrier relationships.