Constructive Playthings · 3 days ago
Purchasing and Sourcing Manager
Grandview, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelConstructive Playthings is seeking a Purchasing and Sourcing Manager to execute purchasing, sourcing, and supply operations using AI-enabled tools. The role involves managing vendor relationships, demand planning, and inventory decisions to optimize margin and supply reliability.
E-CommerceFurnitureWholesale
Hiring Manager
Katy Ross, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Gather quotes and product details as requested by Sales, Merchandising or marketplace team for resourcing and new product onboarding, utilizing the approved vendor network, sourcing platforms, and supplier marketplaces
Align and communicate with cross-functional stakeholders including Amazon/marketplace teams on demand projections, timing, and launch strategy
Complete new item and kit setup in the ERP system and ensure all required supplier and warehouse information is communicated to cross-functional teams to support multi-channel onboarding
Issue purchase orders, testing request forms, and deposits; confirm pricing, manage follow-up on shipping status, testing timelines, and payment schedules
Maintain a detailed Open-to-Buy (OTB) log, tracking shipments, inventory commitments, and cash flow in accordance with approved financial guardrails
Generate weekly purchasing and inventory analysis using AI-enabled tools and advanced analytics to identify trends by market channel
Adjust delivery timing on open orders or issue replenishment orders based on performance trends and inventory needs by channel
Manage freight coordination and port consolidation strategies, as appropriate, to control logistics costs while supporting in-stock performance
Ensure timely and accurate delivery of domestic and international orders through coordination with customs brokers, freight forwarders, suppliers, testing labs, and merchandising partners
Calculate and maintain accurate landed costs, including tariffs and duties; manage documentation through required systems (e.g., ACE portal)
Leverage AI-enabled tools and advanced analytics to analyze competitive pricing data scrapes and recommend pricing actions to Merchandising to offset landed cost impacts and support healthy margins by market channel
Use data and analytics to identify overstock or underperforming items and recommend lifecycle actions, including promotions, digital and print marketing support, or discontinuation by market channel
Manage, prioritize, and develop a Purchasing Assistant responsible for purchase order execution, follow-up, and transactional reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Finance, Operations, or a related field
Demonstrated expertise leveraging AI-enabled tools, analytics platforms, and large data sets to inform purchasing, sourcing, demand planning, and inventory decisions
An equivalent combination of education and relevant practical experience will be considered
Strong understanding of demand planning, Open-to-Buy (OTB), and inventory forecasting
Proven experience working with suppliers, including quote evaluation, cost structures, and MOQs
Highly organized, analytical, and execution-focused, with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Preferred
Familiarity with imports, customs processes, tariffs, and landed cost calculation
Company
Constructive Playthings
Constructive Playthings is an educational supply company offering classroom furniture, developmental toys, and childhood learning materials.
Founded in 1953
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Seth Freiden
CEO
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