Replenishment Buyer

Johnstone Supply


Johnstone Supply, a leading locally-owned HVAC/R wholesale distribution company is seeking a career-minded individual to join our Tigard team. We are a member of the Johnstone Supply Co-op, operating 13 locations in three states, headquartered in Tigard, Oregon. This is a full-time, day-shift position.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform all purchasing and inventory functions to include the creation of weekly and daily store purchase orders and warehouse transfers for assigned branches.
  • Maintain inventory ordering controls in the computer, and other inventory maintenance projects as required.
  • Review replenishment forecasts and produce vendor purchase orders.
  • Review needs analysis for assigned branches on daily basis to replenish critical items.
  • Monitor and maintain inventory ordering controls by reviewing forecasts, monthly reports and vendor lead-time reports.
  • Review order as needed items for stock by reviewing usage on replenishment reports.
  • Monitor price changes and special buy opportunities.
  • Review and process pre-season orders as required.
  • Perform manual inventory adjustments including scrapping of product.
  • Make recommendations on slow moving items.
  • Prepare annual hazardous reports for assigned branches.
  • Maintain departmental files.
  • Assist all departments and branches with inventory related issues.
  • Work well as a team player.
  • Follow all company Policy/Store standards.
  • Perform all duties, and projects as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of inventory control principles and techniques, including monitoring, ordering and expediting of product.
  • Knowledge of product distribution operations
  • Ability to recognize priorities and organize workload accordingly
  • Ability to manage work time to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work under multiple deadlines at one time
  • Ability to utilize PC applications such as MS Work and Excel, Outlook, and other Windows-based applications
  • Ability to learn and utilize customized purchasing software
  • Ability to collect data, evaluate results and draw valid conclusions
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra
  • Ability to solve problems including listening to, interpreting and meeting the needs of others; diagnosing, and implementing solutions.
  • Maintain organized work processes, materials, and files.
  • Maintain confidentiality of information.
  • Keep the company’s best interest in mind when considering or addressing issues.
  • Skill in adapting standard procedures to meet the requirements of a given situation.
  • Skill in following-up with individuals, information, or processes until project completion.
  • Ability to demonstrate considerable tact and diplomacy in dealing with others.
  • Skill in communicating with others to obtain information or assistance from them in a timely manner.
  • Ability to communicate across different individuals, departments and external parties.
  • Desire to support and meet the needs of customers, and other employees.
  • Education and/or Experience:
  • Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college; three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Please e-mail your resume to HR@johnstonenw.com or fax your resume to (503) 601-0812.

Reference ID: 95ReplenishmentBuyer

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For more information about Johnstone Supply, please visit our website at www.johnstonenw.com.

Johnstone Supply represents hundreds of the highest quality manufacturers in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry. We pride ourselves on the long tenure of many of our employees, and we have been at the forefront in providing customers with the best service. Dedicated, highly trained personnel have always set Johnstone Supply apart from its competitors. We offer a competitive compensation package including a generous sick and vacation leave program, 401(k), medical/dental insurance, LTD, and life insurance - plus more.