Gustave A. Larson Company in Pewaukee, WI is calling all attentive and analytical individuals with purchasing and inventory management experience to apply to join our team as a full-time Purchaser - Inventory Associate!

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM

We are an established heating and air conditioning distribution company that sets our employees up for success. We pay our Purchasers - Inventory Associates a competitive salary of $54,000 - $68,000/year, depending on experience. Our team also enjoys great benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance as well as a flexible spending account (FSA), a health reimbursement account (HRA), a 401(k) with company match, company-paid volunteer hours, employee pricing discounts, and an employee assistance program (EAP). Plus, we make it easy to apply to this inventory management job with our initial quick mobile-optimized application! We also have a Cultural Index survey, which will be sent out immediately after submitting the application. Both are required to be considered for this position. If we have your attention, please continue reading about this amazing opportunity to handle the purchasing and procurement of our heating and air conditioning products!

ABOUT GUSTAVE A. LARSON COMPANY

We are the leading wholesale distributor of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration products in the Midwest, Plains, and Mountain States. For more than 80 years, Larson family values have driven us to put our customers first in everything we do. Across our entire organization and at every location, our commitment is rooted in a foundation of integrity, trust, and relationship building. Progressive in our aims, we push ourselves to go further to put our customers in the best position to succeed. For us, it's not just business – it's personal.

We take a similar, personal approach with our employees as well. They love our supportive culture, which includes fun events throughout the year. They also appreciate that we are family-owned and that our growth opens up the potential for them to expand their skills and advance their careers. We offer top-notch benefits as additional proof that we care about them and value their loyalty and hard work.

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

Ask yourself: Can you manage a variety of purchasing and procurement tasks effectively? Are you extremely organized? Do you have strong analytical skills? Can you communicate effectively? Are you able to work independently and with others? If so, please consider applying for this inventory management position today!

YOUR LIFE AS A PURCHASER - INVENTORY ASSOCIATE

This position is full-time and typically works on the purchasing and procurement of our heating and air conditioning products Monday - Friday during regular business hours.

As a Purchaser - Inventory Associate, you are vital to the operations of our company. You obtain each line of products in accordance with our established and approved departmental and company procedures. Each day, you keep track of our current inventory and place both replenishment and special orders as needed for our stock and customer requirements.

You negotiate with suppliers on pricing, terms, rebates related to existing, and new product offerings. When you put in orders, you make adjustments as necessary to ensure that you are within budget. After orders are made, you file receipts and watch over the tracking. If anything is past-due, you follow up with the supplier to inquire about the shipping. Additionally, you expedite orders as necessary to prevent stockouts. You take pride in the part you play in our success!

WHAT WE NEED FROM OUR PURCHASER - INVENTORY ASSOCIATE

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Data Analytics) or a minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a data-driven environment
• Buying and inventory management experience
• Attention to detail and solid follow-up are critically important
• Sound computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel– Pivot tables/V-Look Up)
• Knowledge of ERP systems, planning tools, and evaluating data analytics
• Excellent customer service

If you can meet these requirements and perform this inventory management job handling the purchasing and procurement of our heating and air conditioning inventory as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!

Location: 53072