1 Director of Purchasing and Inventory Management Job in Akron, OH
Famous Supply is Hiring a Director of Purchasing and Inventory Management Near Akron, OH
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Oversees execution of Purchasing and Inventory Planning for supplier branded and commodity products, while actively pursuing ways to improve results.
- Develops a strong understanding of the inventory planning system and works closely with each buyer to strive for optimal results through leveraging system functionality and available information.
- Works with Buyers to establish goals and objectives and provides continuous mentoring, coaching, and developmental opportunities to enable each associate to realize their full potential.
- Handles escalation discussions with suppliers regarding delivery or quality performance issues.
- Responsible for maintaining sufficient levels of inventory to meet customer demand while achieving the company's asset management objectives.
- Ownership of inventory/purchasing for certain buy-lines, as needed, to provide department capacity and to ensure a strong understanding of buyer responsibilities and challenges.
- 10 years of relevant business experience
- Develop processes in alignment with corporate vision, mission and goals, and oversee execution.
- Confidence to make decisions and operate with the proper balance between long and short-term objectives.
- Foster openness, team mentality and cohesiveness, while creating a climate where creativity and risk-taking are acceptable.
- Possess the ability to effectively lead associates.
- Possess the ability to identify and develop possible resolutions to problems.
- Able to effectively communicate.
- 10 years of relevant business experience
What Makes Us Famous!
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Vacation and Holidays)
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- 401K Employer Match
- Bonus Opportunity
- Strong Culture through our 40 Fundamentals
- Family Atmosphere
- Health and Wellness Coaching
- Fitness Reimbursement Program
- Associate Referral Bonus Program
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Leadership Development Program
- Career Growth Opportunities
Since 1933, Famous has been a family-owned business that treats its associates like family. Our 5 Core Values are Family, Trust, Communication, Teamwork, and Continuous Improvement. We bring those Core Values to life every day by practicing our 40 Fundamentals for Living the Famous Way (https://famous-supply.com/famous-40-fundamentals/)!
To learn more about what makes us Famous, visit Famous-Supply.com!
We continually strive to create a diverse work culture and seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we hire the best, most creative talent on our team. Famous Supply provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic under federal, state and local law, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Job Summary
Full Time
$160k-196k (estimate)
06/12/2024
06/25/2024
famous-supply.com
YOUNGWOOD, PA
500 - 1,000
1933
BEN NEWBAUER
$500M - $1B
Retail
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About Famous Supply
Famous Supply is a fourth generation family-owned wholesale distribution company of HVAC, Plumbing, Industrial/PVF, and Building Products. Since 1933, Famous has grown into a large regional distributor that operates through its 35 locations: 1 Central Distribution Center, 2 Regional Distribution Centers, 12 Kitchen and Bath Showrooms and 18 classrooms primarily throughout Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Famous Supply supports the residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional markets for new construction, replacement, repair, remodeling, parts, and service. In addition, ...Famous Supply offers an associate and customer training program called Famous University. Our purpose is to build meaningful relationships for life! We strive for continuous improvement to service our customers more effectively and work hard to reach new customers in this ever-changing market. Over the years we have stuck with the philosophy of wholesale only. We feel it is important to continue to show our loyalty to our customer base. Famous greatest asset is our people. Our management, sales, operations and support teams have extensive experience in the industry. We take pride in a job well done, and we encourage a culture of teamwork among all of our Famous associates, our customers, our manufacturers and other industry professionals. Our teamwork philosophy works because we treat everyone with respect. Our innovative approach to customer service, coupled with the knowledge and expertise of our factory-trained, professional Famous Supply associates means unbeatable service.
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