Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Leader – Welding Supplies

Meritus Gas; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401k

Job summary

Hohenschild Welders Supply is seeking a Purchasing/Inventory Manager in Kansas City, MO to lead procurement and stock decisions for a growing welding supply distributor.

You will analyze sales trends, manage vendor relationships, and supervise a team to ensure optimal inventory levels while delivering excellent service to customers. This role offers competitive compensation, robust benefits, and opportunities for advancement in a locally entrenched company with a national backing.

Qualifications

• 5 years of purchasing/inventory and warehouse experience
• Experience in industrial gas/welding supply preferred
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Strong problem solving and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory stock levels aligned with sales trends and product demand; keep fast-moving items in stock while avoiding overstock.
• Proactively order and stock for known upcoming demand when advance notice is provided.
• Complete daily purchase order placement efficiently, allowing time for cycle counts and store support duties.
• Check in and receive incoming product, verify shipment accuracy, and resolve freight problems.
• Perform accurate cycle counts, maintain audit-ready records, and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with inside sales, warehouse, and accounts payable; ensure attention to detail with inventory contracts.

Skills

Team leadership

Inventory analysis

Purchasing

Data-driven decisions

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Inventory software

Job description

Hohenschild Welders Supply is seeking a Purchasing/Inventory Manager in Kansas City, MO to lead procurement and stock decisions for a growing welding supply distributor.

You will analyze sales trends, manage vendor relationships, and supervise a team to ensure optimal inventory levels while delivering excellent service to customers. This role offers competitive compensation, robust benefits, and opportunities for advancement in a locally entrenched company with a national backing.