Hardlines Purchasing Pro - Inventory & Vendor Support

Ganahl Lumber Co; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganahl Lumber is seeking an organized Purchasing Assistant – Hardlines to support the Hardlines Purchasing team. This role focuses on maintaining inventory availability, processing orders, and communicating with vendors and stores to ensure timely product availability.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable with data and spreadsheets, and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of hardware, tools, or building materials is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or degree preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with data and large amounts of product information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and related business applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist Hardlines Buyers and Product Managers with daily purchasing activities.
• Prepare, enter, review, and track purchase orders.
• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up on late or incomplete shipments.
• Assist with maintaining appropriate inventory levels across multiple Ganahl Lumber locations.
• Review inventory availability, usage, sales trends, and replenishment needs.
• Identify potential stock-outs, overstocks, duplicate inventory, and slow-moving products.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving ability

Clear communication

Teamwork

Dependability

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Prioritization in fast-moving env

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework or degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Ganahl Lumber is seeking an organized Purchasing Assistant – Hardlines to support the Hardlines Purchasing team. This role focuses on maintaining inventory availability, processing orders, and communicating with vendors and stores to ensure timely product availability.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable with data and spreadsheets, and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of hardware, tools, or building materials is a plus but not required.