BW Retail Solutions is looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to serve as the operational link between our vendors and our internal purchasing, logistics, admin, and product development teams. This is a hands‑on execution role: you will own the day‑to‑day vendor communication, data accuracy, and follow‑through that keeps purchase orders moving from RFQ to final delivery.

Our Purchasing

Manager sets the strategy and makes the key decisions — your job is to make sure they have complete, accurate, reconciled information to make those decisions, and that their plans get executed on time. Create RFQs based on purchasing plans set by the Purchasing Manager, share them with vendors, and negotiate terms Outstanding Goods & Delivery Tracking Run forward‑looking follow‑ups with vendors as expected delivery dates approach to confirm orders are on track Prepare and maintain the outstanding goods report covering replenishments and projects When shipments are split, reconcile the original PO against deposits paid and shipped vs. Communicate project date changes to the Product Development team Coordinate with the admin team to update delivery dates in Odoo and publish the incoming goods report Update out‑of‑stock dates on SKUs on order based on confirmed vendor timelines Escalate vendor or internal issues that may impact delivery schedules, inventory availability, or project timelines before they become critical Hand off clean, reconciled RGLs to the Logistics Manager for allocation decisions,



and relay shipping instructions back to each vendor Maintain and update all shipment data trackers for the Logistics team's review Coordinate balance payments with the admin team ahead of final delivery so shipments are never held up on payment Compile sample lists and coordinate with warehouse managers Arrange sample shipments with vendors and track them through delivery Collect vendor quotes, check them for completeness, and deliver them to the Purchasing Manager Coordinate pickup of existing stock samples for the purchasing team's analysis Data & Tracker Maintenance Keep the PD scrap tracker current for the accounting team when products are scrapped between Product Development and the warehouse Maintain accurate purchasing master data within the ERP system (Odoo), including supplier information, item attributes, pricing, lead times, MOQs, and other procurement‑related records Ensure purchasing data and ERP records remain accurate, complete, and up to date to support operational decision‑making Managers receive complete, reconciled data — never half‑finished vendor responses POs move from RFQ to delivery without stalls caused by missed follow‑ups or payment delays Discrepancies between POs, deposits, and deliveries are identified and explained before they reach a manager's desk Proficiency in Excel (lookups, pivot tables,



maintaining structured trackers) Experience with Odoo (or a comparable ERP) for purchasing and inventory workflows Proven ability to coordinate across multiple teams (purchasing, logistics, admin/accounting, warehouse, product development) Experience working with overseas manufacturing vendors Familiarity with import logistics, split shipments, and deposit/balance payment structures Background in purchasing administration, supply chain coordination, or logistics support Purchasing Manager — you execute their purchasing plans and get POs into production Logistics Manager — you deliver clean, reconciled RGLs and shipment trackers so they can focus on allocation decisions Product Development team — project date changes and scrap tracking Warehouse managers — samples and stock coordination BW Retail Solutions has quickly grown to become an industry leader in end‑to‑end eCommerce retail brand management and operational logistics.

Founded in 2017, BW Retail Solutions is a joint venture between two long‑standing, multi‑generational, family‑owned, Michigan companies. We are proud to have the stability and feel of a 75+-year‑old Mom & Pop small business, combined with a large startup's modern scale, size, and culture. Upon individual request, we will make every effort to remove barriers in the recruitment and selection process and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities.

We believe that diversity and accessibility are fundamental to building a strong and creative team.

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