Gustave A. Larson Company in Pewaukee, WI is looking to hire a full-time Inventory Buyer to manage our inventory of heating and cooling equipment, parts, and supplies. Are you detail-oriented? Do you have inventory experience? Would you like to work for a company that sets its employees up for success? If so, please read on!

This heating and cooling position earns a competitive salary of $54,000 - $68,000/year, depending on experience. We provide exceptional benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, a flexible spending account (FSA), a health reimbursement account (HRA), a 401(k) with company match, company-paid volunteer hours, employee pricing discounts, and an employee assistance program (EAP). If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT GUSTAVE A. LARSON COMPANY

We are the leading wholesale distributor of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration products in the Midwest, Plains, and Mountain States. For more than 80 years, Larson family values have driven us to put our customers first in everything we do. Across our entire organization and at every location, our commitment is rooted in a foundation of integrity, trust, and relationship building. Progressive in our aims, we push ourselves to go further to put our customers in the best position to succeed. For us, it's not just business – it's personal.

We take a similar, personal approach with our employees as well. They love our supportive culture, which includes fun events throughout the year. They also appreciate that we are family-owned and that our growth opens up the potential for them to expand their skills and advance their careers. We offer top-notch benefits as additional proof that we care about them and value their loyalty and hard work.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN INVENTORY BUYER

In this position, you are vital to the operations of our company. You obtain each line of products in accordance with our established and approved departmental and company procedures. Each day, you keep track of our current inventory and place both replenishment and special orders as needed for our stock and customer requirements.

You negotiate with suppliers on pricing, terms, and rebates related to existing and new product offerings. When you put in orders, you make adjustments as necessary to ensure that you are within budget. After orders are made, you file receipts and watch over the tracking. If anything is past-due, you follow up with the supplier to inquire about the shipping. Additionally, you expedite orders as necessary to prevent stockouts. You take pride in the part you play in our success!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN INVENTORY BUYER

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Data Analytics) OR a minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a data-driven environment
• Buying and Inventory management experience
• Strong attention to detail and solid follow-up skills
• Sound computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Pivot tables/V-Look Up)
• Knowledge of ERP systems, planning tools, and evaluating data analytics
• Excellent customer service skills

Can you manage a variety of tasks effectively? Are you extremely organized? Do you have strong analytical skills? Can you communicate effectively? Are you able to work independently and with others? If yes, you might just be perfect for this heating and cooling position!

WORK SCHEDULE FOR AN INVENTORY BUYER

This position is full-time and typically works Monday - Friday during regular business hours.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR HEATING AND COOLING TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application AND complete the Cultural Index Survey which will be sent out immediately after submitting the application. BOTH are required to be considered for this position. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 53072