Purchasing Agent & Inventory Controller

Purchasing Agent & Inventory Controller

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Hughes Supply - S Horne, 1908 S. Horne, Mesa, Arizona, United States of America Req #7446

Friday, January 17, 2025

Hajoca Corporation is one of the country’s largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of “Service, Integrity, Reliability,” and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers. Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. However, we attribute our success to two simple truths; a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is all about the people, who give us our advantage, and who will guide us successfully into the future.

Although Hajoca is a large company, we work in a decentralized environment where each of our locations, called Profit Centers (PCs), is run by the Profit Center Manager as if it were their own small business. A typical is the heart of our business and consists of a warehouse, counter, sales office, and (sometimes) a showroom. Our PCs conduct business under and offer a customized business approach, honoring what’s special about each local marketplace.

Hughes Supply is one of those trade names and is looking for a Purchasing Agent & Inventory Controller at their Mesa, AZ location .

Pay for Purchasing Agent & Inventory Controller is between $28.85 and $33.65 per hour at this location.

The Purchasing Agent & Inventory Controller is responsible for procuring merchandise for resale, and for inventory management. They enthusiastically negotiate with vendors to obtain the best pricing, delivery, and terms of purchase ensuring optimal order fill rates and customer satisfaction.

About the Role : You will :

Create, process, and expedite vendor Purchase Orders to maintain desired product mix, optimum shelf quantities, and satisfy projected product sales.

Meet or exceed the Profit Center targets for fill rates / service levels, in stock rates, annual inventory turns, and slow-moving / devalued / overstock inventory levels.

Monitor vendor shipments and receipt of merchandise to ensure that they are within acceptable parameters established by the Profit Center Manager.

Monitor customer returned goods and vendor merchandise returns to ensure timely processing and credit accuracy.

Evaluate inventory management reports regularly to ensure an accurate and efficient annual Physical Inventory.

Perform cycle counts, research, and resolve all inventory discrepancies.

Maintain market intelligence and report changes in pricing levels and potential problem areas or conditions that could adversely affect the Company’s procurement position.

Negotiate with and maintain profitable partnerships with suppliers / vendors.

Ensure that all business operations are being conducted in the most efficient, effective, and profitable manner.

Perform required file maintenance to products, buy lines, price and buy matrices; communicate with Product File Administrator as necessary.

Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.

Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

About You :

1 years purchasing and inventory control experience, wholesale distribution experience preferred.

1 year leadership experience preferred.

Our ideal candidate will also :

Effectively use Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel) to communicate via email, to maintain vendor contact files and appointment calendar, and to analyze vendor purchases and sales data.

Possess a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity.

Be able to create and nurture a positive team environment, training and inspiring all co-workers to do their best work to achieve the highest levels of customer and employee satisfaction.

Be able to build and maintain influential relationships with vendors, customers and coworkers.

Be able to learn and operate the computer related systems used to create, process and expedite purchase orders, to control inventory, and to produce reports for analysis.

Be able to quickly develop a comprehensive knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center.

Be able to safely operate a forklift and all material handling equipment in use at the Profit Center.

Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Effectively read, write, speak, and understand English.

The benefits of working with us :

Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis. In addition to our generous compensation package, Hajoca also offers :

Full-time benefits (for team members working 30 or more hours per week) :

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Life insurance and Long Term Disability

Pre-tax accounts for healthcare and dependent care

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law)

Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Paid day of community service

Full-time and part-time benefits :

401(k)

Retirement cash account with company contributions

Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth

Company wellness program

Employee discounts

College tuition benefits

• Please note that benefit offerings may differ for teammates covered under a collective bargaining agreement or employed through an intern program.

EEOC Statement

Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer (Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category pursuant to federal, state or local laws and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any such categories / status. Hajoca values diversity, equity and inclusion and this policy applies to all employment practices at Hajoca. Hajoca is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including, but not limited to, during the application process. Please let us know if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability.

Background Screening Statement

We are a drug free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening, and successful completion of a criminal background investigation subject to any federal, state and local laws.

Other details

Pay Type Hourly

Hughes Supply - S Horne, 1908 S. Horne, Mesa, Arizona, United States of America

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