Job Description

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.

Hughes Supply is one of those trade names and is looking for an Inventory Specialist at their Huntersville, NC location.

Are you a problem solver with excellent organizational skills? Do you thrive on providing an exceptional customer experience? Are you safety conscious and service-oriented? If so, we’d like you to join our Warehouse team as an Inventory Specialist.

About the Role:

You will:

• 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 your manager aware of process or training deficiencies.
• Assist customers at Will Call Counter when necessary to keep wait times lower, and when assigned Will Call teammates are on vacation or must be absent from work (as directed by supervisor)
• Assist teammates in the 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.
• 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:

• 1+ year of warehouse inventory handling experience
• Knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center preferred
Additional Requirement:
• This position will also monitor vendor shipments, receipt of merchandise, and returned goods and ensure the PC meets or exceeds fill rates, service levels, in stock rates while assisting with the resolution of inventory discrepancies where needed.
• Diagnose and resolve any inventory discrepancies encountered while performing replenishments and cycle counts, verifying the appropriate documentation when necessary
• Trace movements and identify errors in the put away or picking process when “missing” material is encountered
• 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.
• Perform required file maintenance to products, buy lines, price and buy matrices; communicate with Product File Administrator as necessary.
• Negotiate and maintain profitable partnerships with suppliers and vendors.

Our ideal candidate will also:

• Possess outstanding customer service and communication skills.

• Be able to quickly develop comprehensive knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center.
• Possess a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Be able to build and maintain a positive working relationship with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
• Be able to proactively research and analyze data and solve problems.
• Possess strong organization and multi-tasking abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

• Know of, be able to apply, and practice safety precautions in a warehouse and material handling environment.
• Be able to learn to safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment in use at the Profit Center.
• Be able to learn and operate the computer-related systems used for warehouse operations.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Be able to 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, Hospital Indemnity, and critical care coverage
• Life insurance and Long Term Disability
• Pre-tax accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits
• 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.