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Farmhouse Pottery · 3 months ago

Buying and Development Administrator

Woodstock, VT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$60K/yr - $70K/yr

2+ years exp

Farmhouse Pottery is dedicated to traditional craft and quality home goods. They are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Buying and Development Administrator to manage inventory, develop vendor relationships, and assist in product development while ensuring alignment with the brand's aesthetic and quality standards.

Retail

Responsibilities

Core purchasing

Quality Control

Support in new product development

Utilize inventory management system to monitor inventory levels for core products

Communicate with vendors on purchasing and availability

Manage purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of items requested

Manage lead times and input appropriately into software

Manage incoming shipments of new items via NetSuite

Negotiate pricing with vendors and keep all costing information up to date in NetSuite

Forecast future buys based on seasonal demand, turnover rates and budget

Work with receiving team to develop QC systems/protocol

Spot check incoming deliveries to identify quality issue before goods are shipped to customers

Communicate product issues with vendors and negotiate a fix along with mitigation controls for the future

Work with product development team to source samples, components, and finished goods

Maintain relationship with our key manufacturing partners

Update in-process development sheet with sample ETAs, notes, costs, etc

Build product in NetSuite along with Head of Product

Put together training materials and support product training for relevant department managers

Purchase new product, track shipment arrival, and communicate timelines with the e-commerce and marketing team

Qualification

ERP systemsBuying experienceNegotiation skillsAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeProduct knowledgeCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detail