Hercules Industries, Inc

Monitors and maintains system settings related to MPS, MRP and inventory management.. Provides inventory and distribution management support to assigned branches and vendors.. Minimizes non-productive inventory by promptly addressing overstock, slow-moving and dead items.. Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office suite with strength in MS excel (inclusive of Pivot Table generation and analysis).. We pay Holiday, vacation, and sick time; as well as a Flexible Spending Plan, Wellness Program, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

support specialist

Job Details Description The primary function of the New Product Inventory Support Specialist is to manage the onboarding of new items/vendors, while leading interdepartmental coordination through the planning/buying system. $28.00-$32.00 per hour DOE. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. <ul><li> Creates new items as determined by the New Product Committee. </li><li> Researches and coordinates with sales and operations on item nomenclature, description, product class and pricing, among other key variables. </li><li> Procures and manages inventory items by reviewing and analyzing purchasing system reports while considering lead times, standard quantities, payment terms, quantity discounts and purchasing budgets as appropriate and fiscally prudent. </li><li> Provides ongoing branch support through awareness of inventory needs and trends through regular communication with branch management and branch personnel. </li><li> Monitors distribution issues that affect acquisition/sustainment decisions and reviews risk/benefit analysis of proposed recommendations and actions. </li><li> Uses various data sources and systems, reports on Key Performance Indicators, metrics and performance trends. </li><li> Monitors and maintains system settings related to MPS, MRP and inventory management. </li><li> Monitors and manages assigned inventory classes/vendors to maximize inventory turns and minimize excess inventory items at the distribution centers and where appropriate at the branches. </li><li> Provides inventory and distribution management support to assigned branches and vendors. </li><li> Minimizes non-productive inventory by promptly addressing overstock, slow-moving and dead items. </li><li> Negotiates and communicates regularly with vendor representatives on new items, freight, slow moving inventory and distribution issues. </li><li> Serves as a liaison between the company and its vendors. Establishes and maintains professional and harmonious vendor relationships. </li><li> Coordinates with Analytics department to maintain accuracy of item and vendor files. </li><li> Coordinates with Analytics department on the development of tools for improved efficiency of the onboarding of new items/vendors. </li><li> Coordinates with Equipment Team and Marketing department on companywide/regional promotions. </li><li> Coordinates with Sales department on expected sell through of new items/vendors and trainings. </li><li> Participates in product meetings, seminars and training schools to enhance and maintain professional and product knowledge. </li><li> Leads and drives process improvement projects. </li><li> Leads best practice sharing meetings. </li><li> Develops new reports, tools and strategies to adapt to a changing supply chain. </li><li> Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: <ul><li> High school education and a combined minimum of 5 years' experience in the purchasing field and data management. </li><li> A thorough understanding of purchasing principles in the HVAC distribution environment. </li><li> Experience with an automated buying system. </li><li> Strong communication, negotiation, and vendor management skills. </li><li> Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. </li><li> Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office suite with strength in MS excel (inclusive of Pivot Table generation and analysis). </li><li> MRP planning experience preferred. </li><li> Data analysis skills preferred. </li><li> Ability to organize and prioritize job projects and requirements. </li><li/><li> Ability to effectively communicate with vendors and co-workers to make an accurate assessment of customer needs and to coordinate purchasing operations with other departments to ensure that the customer's requirements are satisfied. </li><li> Ability to pass background check and drug screen. </li></ul> LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and vendors. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form. COMPUTER SKILLS: Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and business operating software purchasing systems. ATTENDANCE DEMANDS: The attendance demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Attendance is required Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. or within normal business hours as established by the supervisor. Employee may be required to work overtime, and occasional weekends. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands, handle, or feel; and required to speak, read and hear English. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and may be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. <ul><li> Located mostly in an office environment with some exposure to a warehouse environment. </li><li> The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. </li><li> This is a high stress and fast paced environment. </li></ul> DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Hercules Industries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or other legally protected status. Comprehensive benefits are an important component of an employee's compensation package. Hercules recognizes the contribution of every team member and therefore is pleased to offer a competitive and cost-effective benefits package to support your needs and long-term goals. Hercules Industries offers the following insurance: medical, dental, vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Employee Life Insurance (Basic Life/AD&D and Voluntary Life AD&D). We pay Holiday, vacation, and sick time; as well as a Flexible Spending Plan, Wellness Program, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We offer a 401(k) Savings Plan and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Effective October 1, 2019, Hercules became an employee-owned company. An ESOP is a qualified retirement plan. Hercules encourages and supports participation in service activities that contribute to our community. Employees are permitted to take three paid hours of work time per month to participate in an approved community service activity. The company offers a quarterly Hercules Employee-Owner Partners in Profit Bonus based on eligibility.

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