Purchasing and Operations Associate

Purchasing and Operations Associate - Closet Factory Cleveland

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $20 per hour
Application Deadline: November 15, 2025

About Closet Factory

Join Closet Factory, the industry leader in custom storage and home organization solutions with over 40 years of excellence. Renowned for crafting custom closets, home offices, garage systems, pantries, wall beds, and more, we partner with top-tier retail brands to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions. Our Cleveland location is seeking a dynamic Purchasing and Operations Associate.

Role Overview

As a Purchasing and Operations Associate, you’ll be the driving force behind our purchasing and inventory operations. Your mission is to drive and preserve enterprise value in our supply chain. This role is ideal for a high-energy, self-motivated professional who excels at relationship-building and thrives in a results-driven environment. The successful candidate will be poised for significant professional growth in our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchasing: Using our proprietary purchasing software, manage purchasing from our key suppliers, optimizing pricing, timing, and inventory levels. Ensure Special Orders are received well in advance of installation dates. Reconcile purchase orders, confirmations, and packing slips, for accurate type, price, quantity, and quality. Manage all vendor returns. This requires seamless coordination with our Sales, Engineering, and Production teams.
• Inventory: Accurately record inventory and monitor inventory levels for replenishment. Coordinate third-party value-added work on component parts (glass, tops, etc.).
• Sample Management: Ensure all product samples are current, on hand, and labeled for use in our showroom and by designers.

 What We Offer

• High Earning Potential: Competitive starting base salary
• Elite Training Program: You will learn how to utilize our industry leading proprietary systems and processes.
• Professional Growth: This role is a gateway to significant growth in our organization.  
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, collaborative, and vibrant team that celebrates creativity, innovation, and success.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a results-driven professional with a passion for operations and relationship-building. Ideal candidates have:

• Proven Purchasing and Inventory Management Expertise: 2+ years of experience in retail, home improvement, interior design, or luxury goods purchasing/inventory.
• Partner-Centric Mindset: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and long-term relationships with supplier Sales Representatives and internally.
• Passion for Organization: A genuine enthusiasm for creating functional, beautiful spaces that transform lives.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with basic technology and quick to learn proprietary tools.
• Reliability: Valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, and at least 21 years old.

Why Join Closet Factory?

Be part of an industry titan where you can unleash your operational prowess to support our mission of transforming clients’ homes. With unmatched earning potential, cutting-edge tools, and a supportive, inclusive team, you’ll have the resources to build a thriving career. As a Purchasing and Operations Associate, you’ll play a pivotal role in a rapidly growing company.

How to Apply

Ready to redefine spaces and elevate your career? Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your achievements, experience, and strategy for driving our Purchasing and Inventory operations to resume@closetfactorycleveland.com. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Closet Factory is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.