VMI Inventory Specialist

Hajoca Corporation•North Highlands, CA

1d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Hajoca Corporation is a large, privately-held wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca operates on principles of "Service, Integrity, Reliability." The company functions in a decentralized environment where each location, called a Profit Center (PC), is managed as a small business. This specific role is for the Buttes Supply trade name at their North Highlands, CA location. The VMI Inventory Specialist will be part of the Warehouse team and is responsible for handling material replenishments, performing cycle counts, resolving inventory discrepancies, assisting with customer service at the Will Call Counter, and performing general warehouse duties while adhering to safety standards.

Requirements

1+ year of warehouse inventory handling experience
Possess a proper and valid driver’s license
Knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center preferred
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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center

Responsibilities

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.
Perform all job functions in accordance with the company’s Safety Standards.
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.