Description

Who We Are:

At Salon Services PRO, we are proud to be Beauty Business Obsessed. We’re driven by creativity, accountability and the goal of being your ultimate resource.

What started 40 years ago as a small group of professionals with only a handful of products has evolved into your single source of beauty business support. Whether that’s by partnering with brands that create artistry-elevating, time-saving, money-earning tools, providing flexible education opportunities, or simply helping you do you—we’ll be your biggest cheerleaders. We can’t wait to support you.

We center around these four core values:
We champion people and are passionate about inclusivity
We are relentless about strengthening your journey
We are accountable to those we serve We welcome challenges…

What We Do:

Salon Services PRO is a professional beauty distributor based in Washington serving licensed professionals in the beauty and wellness industry. With over 200 employees in 10 states and 28 store locations, we have grown into one of the largest independent professional distributors in the country. We are proud to have a diverse portfolio of 50 brands that encompass best and brightest beauty brands. Additionally, we offer education, business consulting and other forms of support for today’s licensed beauty professional.

What You'll Do:

• Creates and distributes purchase orders for assigned vendors while ensuring compliance to Purchasing KPIs
• Recommends purchase buy ins for promotions
• Reviews item forecast monthly for accuracy and make changes as necessary
• Acts as Inventory Specialist for all aspects of inventory maintenance including but not limited to: ensuring stockkeeping criteria / levels are proactively maintained in accordance with company guidelines and KPI, creation of new items / item categories, open stock, promotional and kit BOM skus, cross references, item dimensions, vendor item information maintenance. Updates and maintains all vendor pricing information in our ERP. Secures SDS sheets for all new products. Assists with price increases, price sheet maintenance for assigned vendors. Implement new forecast adjustments for new items (90 days) with input from sales.
• Responsible for monitoring and reporting Surplus, Excess and Dead Stock Inventory and works with sales and vendors to reduce and/or eliminate that stock
• Identifies expired promotional stock and directs breakdowns into open stock
• Complete, submit and follow up on shipping discrepancy forms to vendors for over shipped / under shipped products
• Request Return Authorization (RA) numbers from vendors for over shipped / under shipped error and / or overstock as needed
• Makes calls to inquire about the status of orders and vendor back orders
• Relays product information and availability to staff via available channels
• Responds to incoming questions related to inventory on hand and inventory on order
• Maintain a positive attitude and a strong customer service orientation toward both external and internal ‘customers’ while working in a fast paced environment
• Regular attendance in accordance with our Attendance Policy.
• Clerical duties in support of the Purchasing Department
• Other applicable duties as periodically identified

Requirements

 Who You Are:

• Required: 1-year recent experience as a buyer
• Demonstrate strong teamwork attitude and behavior
• Flexible team player
• Must be able to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong detail orientation, virtually error free accuracy must be upheld
• Comfortable working with numbers, able to apply basic mathematical concepts such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing
• Knowledge of company’s mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills must be demonstrated in a clear, concise, factual, accurate, timely and professional manner
• Must demonstrate computer competence (previous computer experience), possess above average office skills including Microsoft office programs (including Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Stand and/or sit continuously to perform job functions for a full shift
• Ability to interpret price tag and UPC information
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

What We Are Offering:

• Time Off Package including sick, vacation, and holidays
• Full Medical Benefits Package, including Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and More!
• 401k Matching Up to 4% of Employee Contribution
• Professional Development Opportunities to include educational events, tuition & certification fee assistance opportunities, and more!
• Employee Recognition Awards & Rewards

We believe that mental health is health, and every person should be considered in the discussion. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Salon Services Pro is committed to embodying equity, diversity and inclusion throughout all aspects of the business. Our goal is to create an environment that embodies respect and mindfulness; creating space where all can bring their authentic self to work. We strive to create a workplace culture that is free of discrimination and harassment. Salon Services Pro is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. Please inform our Recruiting team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $28.00 - $31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Auburn, WA 98001: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person