R.S. Hughes Co, Inc
Purchasing Specialist
R.S. Hughes Co, Inc, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Imagine a company that recognizes excellence in not only the products it sells, but also in its employees. R.S. Hughes Company, Inc. is that company. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality and professionalism - and we treat our employees like the valuable assets they are.
Founded in 1954, R.S. Hughes Co., Inc. is a dynamic, North American distributor of industrial supplies. With over 50 warehouse sites in the United States and Mexico, we maintain an extensive inventory of adhesives, abrasives, electrical, static control, tapes, labeling and safety products. We are proud to represent products from leading manufacturing companies including 3M, Henkel Loctite, Momentive, Brady, Kimberly Clark, Ansell Edmont, and many others. We specialize in sales and service solutions to manufacturing companies in both OEM and MRO applications.
In addition to competitive salaries and benefits, we offer an environment that asks you to make a difference. We value hard work and common sense, and we consistently reward those that exemplify these traits. If you're looking for a great team to grow with and if you are willing to embrace the challenges of being expected to be the best, we welcome you to come join the R.S. Hughes Company, Inc. team!
Position Description
The
Purchasing Specialist
is a contributing member of the Regional Purchasing Team. You will be assigned multiple R.S. Hughes branch locations to manage inventory levels, buy and confirm PO's daily, and ensure proper OP/OQ levels are set. This role is expected to adhere to all company policies and safety protocols.
Key Competencies Required to be Successful as a Purchasing Specialist
Process weekly buys and confirmations for the RSH branches you are assigned to.Send Inside Sales Manager a copy of all PO's issued daily.Update OP/OQ's daily and regularly review product groups to make changes.Communicate to the local branch any OP/OQ's moving to 0/0.Communicate with the Inside Sales Manager on OP/OQ changes that are made through the admin module.Regular communication with the Inside Sales Manager must take place to ensure an understanding and familiarity with stocked items at the division.Review and act on the backorder report on a weekly basis.Other job duties as assigned.
Education/Certification/Licenses
High school Diploma or GED (Bachelor's degree preferred) and 2-5 years experience with purchasing/ inventory management in a wholesale product distributor with large/ broad inventory base (25,000+ SKU).
Skills That Will Make You Successful
Analytical mindset.Proven ability to understand and connect inventory buys and management to increasing gross profit and mitigating loss/ excess inventory levels.Proficient with purchasing software.Excellent communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors of Business Administration (preferred), High School (required)Experience:
2 - 5 years: Experience with purchasing/ inventory management in a wholesale product distributor with large/ broad inventory base (25,000+ SKU). (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Founded in 1954, R.S. Hughes Co., Inc. is a dynamic, North American distributor of industrial supplies. With over 50 warehouse sites in the United States and Mexico, we maintain an extensive inventory of adhesives, abrasives, electrical, static control, tapes, labeling and safety products. We are proud to represent products from leading manufacturing companies including 3M, Henkel Loctite, Momentive, Brady, Kimberly Clark, Ansell Edmont, and many others. We specialize in sales and service solutions to manufacturing companies in both OEM and MRO applications.
In addition to competitive salaries and benefits, we offer an environment that asks you to make a difference. We value hard work and common sense, and we consistently reward those that exemplify these traits. If you're looking for a great team to grow with and if you are willing to embrace the challenges of being expected to be the best, we welcome you to come join the R.S. Hughes Company, Inc. team!
Position Description
The
Purchasing Specialist
is a contributing member of the Regional Purchasing Team. You will be assigned multiple R.S. Hughes branch locations to manage inventory levels, buy and confirm PO's daily, and ensure proper OP/OQ levels are set. This role is expected to adhere to all company policies and safety protocols.
Key Competencies Required to be Successful as a Purchasing Specialist
Process weekly buys and confirmations for the RSH branches you are assigned to.Send Inside Sales Manager a copy of all PO's issued daily.Update OP/OQ's daily and regularly review product groups to make changes.Communicate to the local branch any OP/OQ's moving to 0/0.Communicate with the Inside Sales Manager on OP/OQ changes that are made through the admin module.Regular communication with the Inside Sales Manager must take place to ensure an understanding and familiarity with stocked items at the division.Review and act on the backorder report on a weekly basis.Other job duties as assigned.
Education/Certification/Licenses
High school Diploma or GED (Bachelor's degree preferred) and 2-5 years experience with purchasing/ inventory management in a wholesale product distributor with large/ broad inventory base (25,000+ SKU).
Skills That Will Make You Successful
Analytical mindset.Proven ability to understand and connect inventory buys and management to increasing gross profit and mitigating loss/ excess inventory levels.Proficient with purchasing software.Excellent communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors of Business Administration (preferred), High School (required)Experience:
2 - 5 years: Experience with purchasing/ inventory management in a wholesale product distributor with large/ broad inventory base (25,000+ SKU). (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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