Strategic Inventory Buyer - Plumbing & Home Goods

Hubbard Pipe and Supply Inc; Fayetteville (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Profit-sharing

Benefits package

Paid holidays

PTO and sick leave

Christmas bonus

Team-building events

Company picnic

Employee discount program

Career advancement trainings

Job summary

Hubbard Supplyhouse is seeking a purchasing professional to manage inventory replenishment for high-volume plumbing product lines across branches and the distribution center. You will maintain purchase orders, optimize stock levels, and collaborate with vendors to ensure timely replenishment.

The role requires 3+ years in purchasing, strong Excel skills, and experience with an ERP system. Join a family-like team with competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing or inventory replenishment experience in wholesale distribution.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with an ERP system.
• Working knowledge of inventory turns, days of inventory, GMROI, lead times, and safety stock.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned buy lines in Epicor Eclipse so stocked items stay in stock at every branch.
• Keep a clean and current book of open purchase orders: follow up with vendors so every open PO carries an accurate date, quantity and cost.
• Work the procurement queue so special-order material is ordered on time.
• Maintain product data in Eclipse: minimums, order points, lead times, and replacement cost that matches the PO.
• Track vendor lead times and order ahead on long lead-time lines so stock arrives before it is needed.
• Use vendor promotions and buy-ins when they fit the inventory plan.
• Use vendor stock rotations to keep inventory clean and non-moving SKUs to a minimum.
• Support the purchasing team by providing coverage for assigned product lines when team members are out.

Skills

Excel skills

Vendor communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Tools

Epicor Eclipse

Job description

Hubbard Supplyhouse is seeking a purchasing professional to manage inventory replenishment for high-volume plumbing product lines across branches and the distribution center. You will maintain purchase orders, optimize stock levels, and collaborate with vendors to ensure timely replenishment.

The role requires 3+ years in purchasing, strong Excel skills, and experience with an ERP system. Join a family-like team with competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities.