What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory / Purchasing Associate (7510) position at L&W Supply Corporation?
L&W Supply is a leading specialty distributor of drywall, ceiling tiles, steel framing and other building materials used by commercial and residential contractors. L&W Supply delivers the products and capabilities offered by a national distributor paired with the service and personal touch usually found only in a locally owned business.
As an Inventory / Purchasing Associate, you will assist with inventory management, cycle counts, and product ordering.
Specific duties may include:
- Determining customers’ needs and recommending appropriate products and solutions
- Following L&W's product/supply checklist for each customer’s specific job and up-selling additional products and supplies for that job
- Answering customer questions and offering product advice
- Ordering products from other L&W Supply branches when necessary
- Arranging with the warehouse for customer product pickup
- Reordering products to keep the store and warehouse shelves well stocked
- Addressing and resolving customer concerns when necessary
- Ordering from manufacturers and related vendors
- Receiving inbound material into system
- Performing cycle counts
Specific qualifications include:
- 1-2 years' experience in purchasing and inventory control is preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Solid time management and prioritization skills
- Superior organizational skills
- Basic computer skills
- Cycle counting product experience
Benefits may include:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage - eligible after 60 days, low out of pocket
- 401(k) with generous company match - eligible after 60 days, immediately vested
- Employer paid employee assistance program
- Employer paid short term and long term disability
- Employer paid life insurance
- Flex spending
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Paid holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace
ABC Supply values diversity and we actively encourage women, minorities, and veterans to apply.
