Inventory & Procurement Manager

About Us
Nook and Cranny Pte Ltd operates two international premium furniture brands in Singapore—BoConcept and Kave Home.

Our operations span showroom sales, international procurement, inventory planning, warehousing and customer fulfilment. We are looking for a highly accountable Procurement & Inventory Manager who takes personal pride in maintaining accurate inventory, making sound purchasing decisions and ensuring that every confirmed sale is properly accounted for.

The Role
This is a fully remote, end-to-end ownership role—not simply a purchasing or data-entry position.
You will take overall responsibility for procurement administration and inventory control. Every confirmed sale must trigger the correct action: allocate available warehouse stock, place a Just-in-Time order with the supplier or initiate the appropriate replenishment action.

You will collaborate closely with our Warehouse Executive and Singapore-based teams to maintain inventory accuracy and ensure that physical stock movements are properly reflected in the system.

You will use sales trends, inventory movement, supplier lead times, stock ageing and order data to guide procurement and purchasing decisions. You must also be able to establish effective controls, influence team behaviour and follow up consistently—even without being physically present in the warehouse or office.

What Success Looks Like
* Every confirmed sale is reviewed and accounted for
* Every required purchase order is raised accurately and on time
* Stock is correctly allocated and depleted in the system
* System inventory is regularly reconciled against information provided by the Warehouse Executive
* Inventory discrepancies are investigated and resolved
* Purchasing and replenishment decisions are supported by data
* Supplier delays are identified and escalated early
* Singapore-based teams consistently follow agreed inventory procedures
* No customer order is missed because of a preventable procurement or inventory-control failure

Key Responsibilities
Procurement and Purchasing Ownership
* Take full responsibility for the procurement cycle, from purchase planning and order placement through supplier confirmation, shipment monitoring and final documentation
* Determine whether each product should be fulfilled from available stock, ordered Just-in-Time or included in planned inventory replenishment
* Raise and verify purchase orders accurately, including SKUs, quantities, product specifications, prices and required delivery dates
* Ensure every confirmed sales order requiring procurement is captured, ordered and monitored without omission
* Maintain clear and current records of outstanding purchase orders, supplier confirmations, estimated completion dates and shipment status
* Follow up firmly with suppliers and principals to secure reliable production and delivery commitments
* Escalate delays, discrepancies and supply risks before they affect customer orders
* Review supplier pricing, lead times, order accuracy and reliability to support commercial purchasing decisions
* Ensure purchasing records and supporting documentation are complete, accurate and properly maintained

Sales Order and Inventory Control
* Review every incoming sales order and confirm how each item will be fulfilled
* Allocate and reserve available stock accurately within the system
* Trigger procurement promptly for items that are not available
* Ensure stocked items are correctly depleted and all inventory movements are recorded
* Maintain accurate data throughout the order lifecycle—from sales confirmation through final fulfilment
* Monitor open sales orders and identify orders with missing procurement, allocation or inventory actions
* Work closely with the Warehouse Executive to reconcile physical stock information against system inventory
* Provide the Warehouse Executive with clear stock-check instructions, SKU lists and discrepancy reports
* Review warehouse count results, receiving records, transfer documents and supporting evidence remotely
* Investigate inventory discrepancies thoroughly and coordinate corrective action
* Avoid unsupported inventory adjustments; every discrepancy must have a clear explanation and proper documentation
* Maintain a complete and auditable record of inventory and procurement transactions

Data Analysis and Inventory Planning
* Analyse sales history, stock turnover, demand patterns, supplier lead times, open sales orders and forward requirements
* Recommend which products should be stocked, replenished, reduced or purchased only on demand
* Establish and review reorder points, minimum stock levels and recommended purchasing quantities
* Distinguish between fast-moving, slow-moving, ageing, seasonal and Just-in-Time products
* Identify excess inventory, recurring shortages, potential stock-outs and unnecessary purchasing
* Evaluate the cash-flow impact of inventory and purchasing decisions
* Produce regular procurement and inventory reports with clear findings and recommended actions
* Present data in a way that enables management to make timely commercial decisions
* Track and report key performance indicators

Remote Operational Leadership
* Establish and enforce clear procurement, sales-order and inventory-control procedures
* Work closely with the Warehouse Executive to drive inventory accuracy and disciplined stock reporting
* Influence showroom, warehouse and administrative teams to follow agreed procedures consistently
* Build checklists, reports, controls and follow-up routines that work effectively without your physical presence
* Clearly assign actions, deadlines and required documentation to relevant team members
* Follow up persistently until outstanding matters are fully resolved
* Hold suppliers and internal stakeholders accountable for agreed actions and deadlines
* Identify recurring process failures and address their root causes
* Escalate unresolved risks promptly, together with the facts and recommended solution
* Train and guide relevant team members remotely on inventory and procurement procedures
* Maintain visibility and control through regular reporting, structured communication and disciplined follow-up
* Create a culture where inventory accuracy and procurement completeness are treated as shared business responsibilities

What We Are Looking For
* At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, inventory management, supply chain or order management
* Experience independently managing procurement or inventory responsibilities
* Strong analytical ability and confidence working with sales, purchasing and inventory data
* Demonstrated ability to translate data into practical purchasing and replenishment decisions
* Strong working knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables and data reconciliation, ability to use AI to assist in data analysis
* Experience using Odoo or another ERP, purchasing or inventory-management system is preferred; training can be provided
* Exceptional attention to detail when checking SKUs, quantities, specifications, prices and delivery information
* Strong follow-through and the discipline to track every outstanding action through to completion
* A confident communicator who can influence colleagues and hold suppliers accountable from a remote location
* Comfortable giving clear instructions and following up with on-site team members
* Able to work independently while keeping management informed of risks, decisions and progress
* Reliable internet connection and a suitable professional home-working environment
* Able to work hours aligned with Singapore business operations
* Experience supporting an overseas company or working with remote teams would be advantageous
* Experience in furniture, retail or imported goods would be helpful but is not essential

The Person We Want

You are likely to succeed in this role if you:

* Take total ownership instead of waiting to be reminded
* Treat inventory accuracy as a personal responsibility
* Notice small discrepancies before they become expensive problems
* Make decisions based on evidence, data and commercial impact
* Are persistent when suppliers or colleagues fail to follow through
* Can influence behaviour without needing to be physically present
* Create systems and controls that continue to work even when you are away
* Question inefficient practices and propose better solutions
* Communicate clearly, firmly and respectfully
* Take genuine pride in producing accurate and dependable work
* Remain accountable for the final outcome—not merely the task assigned

Candidates who only have experience entering purchase orders, without taking ownership of procurement and inventory outcomes, may not be suitable for this position.