Purchasing Agent / NetSuite Specialist
Position Overview:
Nutritional Frontiers is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent with strong NetSuite expertise to join our operations team. This role will oversee purchasing, inventory management, and third-party logistics (3PL) structures while also driving process automation and optimization across NetSuite’s Order-to-Cash (OTC) modules. The ideal candidate has a proven background in supply chain and ERP systems within product-based businesses (preferably supplements, nutraceuticals, or consumer health products) and experience with eCommerce integrations.
Key Responsibilities:
Purchasing & Vendor Management
- Manage purchasing orders, vendor negotiations, and supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective and timely sourcing of products.
- Develop pricing agreements and monitor vendor performance.
Inventory & 3PL Management
- Track, forecast, and optimize inventory levels to minimize shortages, overages, and carrying costs.
- Coordinate with 3PL partners to ensure smooth product fulfillment, warehousing, and distribution.
- Implement best practices in inventory control tailored to nutraceutical and supplement product lifecycles.
NetSuite ERP Optimization
- Partner with the operations team member to optimize inventory management processes
- Serve as the internal NetSuite subject-matter expert for purchasing, inventory, and OTC modules.
- Automate and streamline workflows across purchasing, inventory, finance, and fulfillment.
- Maintain accurate product, vendor, and pricing data in NetSuite.
- Lead system enhancements and integrations with eCommerce platforms.
Reporting & Analytics
- Lead NetSuite ERP system optimization and enhancement projects
- Generate purchasing, inventory, and vendor performance reports.
- Provide insights on cost savings, process improvements, and efficiency opportunities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with operations, finance, sales, and supply chain teams to align purchasing with company growth objectives.
- Support compliance audits and ensure adherence to industry regulations.
Required Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field (preferred).
Experience
- 3+ years of purchasing/procurement and inventory management experience, ideally in nutraceuticals, consumer health, or product-based industries.
- 2+ years of hands-on NetSuite ERP expertise (required), with a strong focus on purchasing, inventory, and OTC automation.
- Experience managing 3PL relationships and eCommerce integrations.
Technical Skills
- Advanced NetSuite ERP knowledge with OTC module automation.
- Proficiency in Excel and data-driven decision-making.
- Familiarity with inventory forecasting and supply chain KPIs.
Soft Skills
- Strong organizational, project management, and vendor negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication skills, able to work cross-functionally.
- Self-starter with ability to work independently and remotely.
Travel Requirements
- If working remotely, willing to travel to Nutritional Frontiers HQ, one per month or as required
What we Offer:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust retirement benefits to include 401K, profit sharing and cash balance programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organization focused on health and wellness
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Marissa Bailey, the Chief of Staff. Please include specific examples of NetSuite experience and inventory management achievements in your application materials.