Buyer

Job Description

Position Summary

Gustave A. Larson is a leading wholesale distributor of HVAC, and Refrigeration (HVACR) equipment, parts, and supplies. The Larson Buyer will support the Inventory Management Department in the procurement of equipment and parts in accordance with established and approved departmental and Company procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build effective relationships with supplier’s sales representatives, and Larson’s sales and product management team.
• Place daily replenishment orders for stock as well as special and direct ship orders for customer requirements. Manage order adjustments as necessary to ensure transaction accuracy.
• Manage open purchase order reporting to understand expected receipt dates, past due order follow-ups, and expedite orders as needed to prevent stock outs.
• Coordinate with Suppliers and Larson logistics team for purchase order will call pickups
• Complete purchase orders regularly to ensure stock is replenished and managed.
• Assist with the settlement of supplier claims and disputed invoices, and shipment errors.
  
  

Secondary Responsibilities

• Lead inventory planning strategy through historical sales activity as well as new sales projections, through collaboration with field sales team, product managers, and store managers.
• Work with sales and product management to implement inventory forecast for events – seasonal buys, inventory promotions, and projects.
• Successfully manage inventory through the product life cycle to minimize slow moving and obsolete material to maintain a healthy inventory balance.
  
  

Skills/ Qualifications

• Commitment to excellent service.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills. Attention to detail is required in order to be successful in the position.
• Enthusiastic, effective Team Player, creative and takes initiative.
• Teamwork, leadership and confidentiality attributes are essential.
  
  

Education/Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Finance or related field
• HVAC/R product knowledge preferred, but not required
• Minimum 3 years experience in purchasing or a data driven environment
  
  

EEO Statement

Larson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: Larson is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Larson are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Larson will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Larson encourages applicants of all ages. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.