Inventory Buyer

At Mingledorff’s, Inc., we’re always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team. For over 85 years, our success has been driven by our incredible employees and a shared commitment to excellence. Our company culture is grounded in core values: Customer Focused, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, and Safety.

Mingledorff’s, Inc. also includes the following subsidiaries Holden and Associates and Commercial Controls Group (CCG) that further expands our reach and impact across the industry.

We offer a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Voluntary time off to perform community service with an eligible 501(c)(3) organization
• Tuition and education assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance
• And much more...

Job Purpose:

This position is responsible for purchasing stocking inventory products for all companies and divisions and maintaining proper inventory levels and product mix to support the sales effort of the organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Purchase and transfer stocking products from various vendors and manufacturers for all companies and/or branches
• Maintain system ordering controls to insure proper inventory levels
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, freight terms, cash discounts, and where applicable to negotiate incentive rebates with vendors.
• Maintain current product costs in computer system
• Replenish/remix stock between companies and branches as necessary in order to maintain proper stock levels and product mix
• Visit branches periodically to discuss any inventory/purchasing issues.
• Communicate with branch managers and sales managers to maintain proper product mix at all locations
• Formulate solutions for eliminating overstock/obsolescence on various product lines
• Create and extend products, including using Precisely software application for mass extensions and SAP for requests originating from the sales teams. 
• Resolve issues related to incorrect/incomplete product set up
• Resolve issues related to product costs
• Handle inbound department requests pertaining to PO lookup. Such as shipment notification lookup, invoice pricing query for serial records, invoice reprints, etc.
• Execute vendor price increase uploads and communicate price increase schedule to internal parties, with pricing provided by the buyer and/or vendor. 
• Execute Dead stock / Damaged stock write-offs monthly using SAP “MIGO” transaction.
• In conjunction with Inventory Buyers/Inventory Mgmt., act as lead role for managing dead stock returns to vendor process.
• Handle all Inventory Adjustment Valuation (IAV) requests and log the results. 
• Create / update repository of vendor contacts information and associated sales reps, including relevant information such as freight terms. 
• Other duties as assignedWorks cooperatively with others
• Comply with all company policies and procedures

All the tasks described in these Job Duties and Responsibilities are the essential functions of this job. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship or direct threat.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree in Business desirable
• 2 years or more of inventory management, purchasing experience, or progressive sales.
• 3-5 years of HVAC industry experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access)
• Detail oriented with strong analytical problem solving ability
• Data analysis experience preferred
• SAP S/4HANA experience preferred
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Possess a satisfactory driving record as determined by Company Driver Policies

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 10% travel to branches and other operating companies requiring some overnight stay

Other:

This job description is not an exhausted list of all functions that employee may be required to perform, and employee may be required to perform additional functions. Mingledorff’s and its subsidiaries (“Company”) reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Employment is at-will.

The Company promotes a drug-free, alcohol-free workplace. Applicants being considered for hire must pass a drug test before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

Attention Applicants:

The Company is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact