Hajoca

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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 Profit Center is the heart of our business and consists of a warehouse, counter, sales office, and (sometimes) a showroom. Our PCs conduct business under unique trade names and offer a customized business approach, honoring what’s special about each local marketplace. Moore Supply Company is one of those trade names and is looking for a Vendor Managed Inventory Manager for theirKansas City, MO region. This is a remote position. Pay for this position is between $65,000 and $75,000per yearat this location. Do you have a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity? Are you decisive and safety conscious? Do you have the initiative to lead a team and ensure the business is running efficiently? If so, we’d like you to join our team as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Manager. About the Role: You will: • Work with the Profit Center Manager in developing and executing strategies to drive sales and profitability, ensuring that sales goals are achieved. • Monitor vendor shipments and receipt of merchandise to ensure they are within acceptable parameters. • Continually analyze processes to improve productivity. Implement process changes and effectively train staff on changes. • Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to assess team performance, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. • Effectively manage inventory levels. Be responsible for procuring merchandise for resale and for inventory management. Work with the Profit Center Manager to negotiate with vendors to obtain the best pricing, delivery, and terms of purchase. • Develop lasting, ethical customer relationships to maximize our share of the customer’s potential. Become an integral part of accounts; understanding the customer’s needs with the goal of becoming their primary supplier. • Perform accurate and timely invoicing of all customer shipments. Handle all aspects of accounts receivable and accounts payable processing in accordance with company policy and procedure. • Assist with servicing customers, inventory control, shipping and receiving, warehousing and sales as part of the Profit Center team. • Assist with annual inventory audit by preparing and conducting cycle counts. • Perform all job functions in accordance with the company’s Safety Standards. • 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: • High school diploma or equivalent • 5+ years warehouse, sales, and purchasing experience • 1+ years of leadership experience Our ideal candidate will also: • Have a comprehensive knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center. • Demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a team. • Have experience in warehouse management or a similar role, with a strong understanding of warehouse operations and inventory management. • Have experience identifying customer needs, providing solutions by explaining value added services, and being able to close the sale. • Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with co-workers, vendors, and management. • Possess a comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply and enforce OSHA, DOT, and other warehouse and material handling safety regulations. • Be able to build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, vendors, and co-workers. • Be able to remain calm and function effectively in stressful, unexpected, and/or emergency situations. • Be able to safely operate all material handling equipment used in the warehouse. • Quickly develop a comprehensive knowledge of products; be able to suggest appropriate related products for purchase. • Be able to learn and operate the computer-related systems used for sales and warehouse operations. • Be able to effectively use Microsoft Office Outlook to communicate via email. • Read, write, speak, and understand English. • Add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 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 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: USD 65000 - 75000 per year