Retail Support Specialist – Purchasing & Inventory
Are you an experienced retail, purchasing, or supply chain professional ready for your next career opportunity?
5TH HQ is recruiting a Retail Support Specialist for a growing company supporting a large grocery retail operation in Matthews, North Carolina. This position combines purchasing, inventory planning, merchandising, vendor management, and retail operations.
Location: Matthews, NC
Salary: $65,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Work Environment: Primarily office-based with occasional store visits and travel
Responsibilities
Create and manage purchase orders with multiple vendors.
Monitor inventory levels and place weekly orders based on demand and sales trends.
Develop seasonal and annual purchasing plans.
Analyze sales, inventory, and ordering trends to support purchasing decisions.
Work closely with vendors regarding pricing, product availability, delivery schedules, and order volumes.
Coordinate with warehouse, retail, operations, and leadership teams.
Resolve product quality, pricing, shipping, and fulfillment issues.
Support merchandising plans, store openings, remodels, and seasonal programs.
Assist with inventory planning, freight coordination, claims, and vendor rebates.
Use reporting tools to monitor sales performance and product needs.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, or a related field.
Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing, inventory management, merchandising, vendor relations, supply chain, or retail operations.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
Experience with Power BI is highly preferred.
Experience in grocery retail, fresh products, perishables, produce, or floral products is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and vendor relationship skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Additional Information
Floral industry experience is preferred but not required.
Some travel may be required for store visits, new store openings, remodels, and trade shows.
Flexibility for occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays may be required during high-volume retail seasons.
Position may occasionally require lifting up to 60 lbs.
If you have experience in Purchasing, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Grocery Retail, or Merchandising and are interested in learning more about this opportunity, we would love to speak with you.
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