Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

Purchasing & Inventory SpecialistServe as a key operational and financial support role overseeing the company's comprehensive purchasing and inventory operations. This role commands oversight over diverse functions, including procurement, inventory record keeping, asset tracking, merchandising, and Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) oversight duties. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring all purchasing and inventory functions align with Hive's strategic objectives, fostering operational excellence, meticulous organization, and seamless interdepartmental coordination to support integration projects and client satisfaction. Source and purchase Audio-Visual (AV) and low-voltage equipment, parts, and materials required for upcoming integration projects, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and distributors. Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all inventory, conduct regular inventory audits, and ensure warehouse is meticulously organized. Monitor and track company assets, ensuring all equipment is accounted for from the warehouse to the job site to prevent loss and improve efficiency. Organize and manage company product catalog and inventory arrangements (merchandising), ensuring optimal workflow. Assist with essential accounting duties, including processing vendor invoices (Accounts Payable), generating client invoices (Accounts Receivable), and reconciling purchase orders to support the finance department. Collaborate closely with project managers and technicians to align purchasing timelines with project schedules, ensuring parts are available when needed. Analyze inventory data and purchasing trends to measure effectiveness, identify areas for cost savings, and implement strategic initiatives that drive operational excellence. Prior experience or strong familiarity with Smart Home systems, Audio-Visual (AV) equipment, and low-voltage integration parts is highly preferred. Minimum 1-3 years of progressive experience in purchasing, inventory control, procurement, or a related operations/finance role. Proven track record in inventory management, asset tracking, and basic financial operations (AP/AR). Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with a focus on meticulous attention to detail, particularly with complex part numbers and financial data. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with cross-functional teams, technicians, and external vendors. Tech-savvy with proficiency in inventory management software, accounting tools (e.g., QuickBooks), and standard office applications. Primarily office and warehouse-based, with occasional lifting of AV equipment, boxes, and parts. Compensation: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year. Smart Home Integration offers a tremendous growth opportunity for a variety of skill sets including sales, technician, project management, operations, and more. Hive is a fast-growing company with lots of room for growth! We're proud to say that we made it to the Inc. 5000 which is an elite showcase of the most noteworthy cases of company growth and development over the last year. We are Custom Integrators! We specialize in home and commercial automation also known as smart home technologies. We build custom systems that can include but are not limited to TVs, speakers, entertainment spaces, theaters, security systems, and any other gadgets that can be added to automate one's environment. We're looking for fun, energetic, detail-oriented, and results-driven individuals to help us rise to the top of our industry! You'll be working with a group of like-minded individuals who typically describe Hive as a home away from home. If you or someone you know is in search of something unique and unlike any other industry out there, apply within! This is "opportunity" knocking!