Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

Hunton Distribution, a division of Hunton Group in Houston, TX, has a new and exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Purchasing Agent at our Central Green location in zip code: 77032. Selected candidate will be responsible for submitting replenishment orders and maintaining appropriate inventory levels for three Hunton Distribution locations. This role requires constant calculations so strong mathematical skills and attention to detail is required. Candidate must be able to communicate with all levels of management including Sales Management, Branch Sales Staff, and Field Sales Team.

Come work for an industry leader that has been recognized both locally and nationally as one of the Top Places to Work!

Responsibilities

• Utilize system generated replenishment reports to determine requirements and place purchase orders with vendors to fill needs.
• Monitor inventory levels and audit receipts at all locations to ensure customer demand is satisfied.
• Minimal acceptable fill rate for product lines for any location in 96% short term. The standard of performance, over time, is 97.5%.
• Input data required to set up new products in database.
• Prepare standards and special reports related to inventory status, fill rates, financial investment, and other as may be required.
• Track flow of factory direct ship orders and emergency repair orders to ensure timely entry.
• Participate in routine meetings with Hunton leadership to validate that all purchasing efforts remain in sync with sales strategies.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• HVAC knowledge is a plus.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Windows environment including Word & Excel.

Education and/or Experience Required

• High school diploma.
• 3 years of experience in purchasing using automated replenishment scenarios.