Inventory Specialist

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.

J & H Aitcheson is one of those trade names and is looking for an Inventory Specialist at their Manassas, VA location.

Job Overview

The Inventory Specialist provides total care to our warehouse operations team to ensure that we meet the customers' expectations each time they interact with our organization. This consists of providing assistance in locating material, detailing processes, and general warehouse duties. Other tasks include replenishments, cycle counts, assist with credits, Will Call/Receiving back up. Must be proactive, meet deadlines and be familiar with warehouse technologies and processes. You should be able to identify and address the needs of the warehouse team and perform tasks to ensure the daily operations of the company run smoothly. Create a helpful environment and demonstrate a positive and courteous attitude to teammates, customers, and vendors alike.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Material replenishments. Ensure the replenishment queue is cleared each day. This task is accomplished by relocating material from bulk/secondary locations to primary locations.

• Cycle Counts. Work through daily, system driven cycle counts.

• Diagnose and resolve any inventory discrepancies encountered while performing replenishments and cycle counts. This is accomplished by verifying all locations and receiving documents where necessary. Work with team members to identify and correct process deviations through coaching and developing newer associates.

• Assist with credits. Identify and list materials to be credited to customer. Forward information to Material Returns Coordinator for processing.

• Assist with material location. When "missing" material is encountered, trace movements and identify errors in put away or picking process. Make warehouse manager aware of process or training deficiencies.

• Will Call back up. Assist customers at Will Call Counter when necessary to keep wait times lower, when assigned Will Call teammates are on vacation or must be absent from work (as directed by supervisor)

• Receiving back up. Assist teammates in Receiving department when necessary, because of an escalated number of deliveries or when assigned Receiving teammates are on vacation or must be absent from work (as directed by supervisor).

• Assist with consignment location inventories and operations as required or assigned by supervisor.

• General warehouse duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

• Maintain neat and orderly workspace.

• Safety. Maintain safe work environment. This entails using proper personal protective equipment when performing tasks for which they are required, operating equipment in a safe and responsible manner, always using the safest practices (operating horns, lights, seatbelts, harnesses, etc). Requesting assistance with heavier materials.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 1+ year experience in a wholesale warehouse environment

• Knowledge of basic warehouse processes and practices

Skills

• Outstanding customer service and interpersonal communication skills.

• Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Able to build and maintain a positive working relationship with customers, vendors, and coworkers.

• Able to research, analyze data and solve problems.

• Able to prioritize work projects and multi-task.

• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Able to learn and operate (keyboard and mouse) the applicable software system (Eclipse, Eterm) used to process customer sales and warehouse/inventory tasks.

Environmental Conditions

The incumbent will be exposed to the following conditions on the job:

• Warehouses with no climate control, potentially hazardous equipment (such as forklift trucks, mechanical lift gates, hand tools, manual material handling equipment, ladders, and rubber retention straps). The Profit Center may stock, sell and use hazardous materials - PVC pipe cement, pool chemicals, torch gas, propane gas, solvents, etc. You may be required to handle these materials.

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)

Full-time and part-time benefits:

• 401(k)

• Retirement cash account with company contributions

• Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth

• Please note that benefit offerings may differ for teammates covered under a collective bargaining agreement.

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

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• J & H Aitcheson, 10106 Residency Rd., Manassas, Virginia, United States of America

• Manassas, VA, USA