Vendor Managed Inventory Specialist

Vendor Managed 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.

Hajoca is one of those trade names and is looking for a Vendor Managed Inventory Specialist at their Modesto, CA location.

Pay for Vendor Managed Inventory Specialist is between $22 and $26 per hour at this location. This position is remote.

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 a Vendor Managed Inventory Specialist.

About the Role:

You will:

• Handle material replenishments, ensuring the replenishment queue is cleared each day and material is relocated as needed.
• Work through daily, system driven cycle counts.
• Diagnose and resolve any inventory discrepancies encountered while performing replenishments and cycle counts, verifying the appropriate documentation when necessary.
• Work with team members to identify and correct process deviations through coaching and developing newer associates.
• Identify and list materials to be credited to the customer, forwarding this information as required for processing.
• Trace movements and identify errors in the put away or picking process when "missing" material is encountered.
• Assist with customers at the Will Call Counter and consignment location inventories and operations as needed.
• Perform general warehouse and receiving duties as needed.
• Maintain a neat and orderly workspace.
• Coordinate with branch, purchasing, and sales teams as needed
• Assist with order processing and inventory tracking
• Help prevent stock outages that impact customer operations
• Perform all job functions in accordance with the company's Safety Standards.
• Help resolve inventory and product issues quickly and efficiently
• Support customer satisfaction through reliable and responsive service
• 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
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center preferred

Additional Details:

• Plumbing parts knowledge • Warehouse, inventory, or supply experience • Previous customer service experience • Experience with Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs

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:

• 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

• 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. We are a drug free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening, subject to any federal, state and local laws.