Cole's Hardware Warehouse has an exciting opportunity for the Warehouse and Purchasing Manager position at our warehouse in Danville, PA. This warehouse services product to our 12 retail site locations in central PA. Qualified applicants with prior warehouse management and purchasing experience are encouraged to apply. Please see the Job Description below:

Summary:

Acquires, sorts, and compiles data: operates computer in performance of routine administrative warehousing, merchandising, and marketing support functions by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

(Not all inclusive) Monitors inventory levels based on Transfer Order fill rate. Generation of store purchase orders, warehouse transfer orders and item fulfillments. Make informed purchasing decisions. Accurately receives purchase orders

• support as needed.

Accurate and timely execution of the bi-monthly True Value Statement reconciliation. Communicates with True Value and other merchandise vendors for all issues related to the purchase, distribution, and receipt of items. Communicates supply chain issues to product merchants and marketing manager. Establishes operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and distribution of stock, and keeping the warehouse inventory accurate. Communicates consistently to foster a strong working relationship and flawless retail implementation with all merchandise and marketing retail support personnel. Confers with warehouse staff to ensure coordination of warehouse activities. Inspects physical condition of warehouse and equipment. Prepares work order for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment. Prepares efficient distribution routes and times. Participates in planning personnel safety and warehouse protection activities. Understand, leverage, and evolve Valogix (purchasing/replenishment tool) to become more efficient when ordering product. Understand and leverage Valogix and NetSuite ERP analytical tools. Compiles information to prepare reports, business correspondence, purchase orders, transfer orders, and other materials, as needed. Executes daily and weekly vendor supported electronic communications. Accurately updates store supported purchase orders through EDI

• support as needed.

Provides administrative support in the execution of assigned warehousing, merchandising, marketing, and store support initiatives. Oversees and provides administrative support of warehouse damaged goods. Composes and prepares answers to routine correspondence. Accurately builds, maintains, and posts information to inventory records. Accurately builds, maintains, and posts information to vendor records. Provides retail systems trainings

• NetSuite operational trainings.

Communicates effectively with back warehouse personnel in support of daily and weekly initiatives.

Payroll Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises 6 to 7 employees in Warehouse Distribution. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include support with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical

• Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures. Quality Management
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Initiative
• Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed. Judgment
• Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions. Continuous Learning
• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others. Job Knowledge
• Excellent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively. Use of Technology
• Demonstrates exceptional skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date. Attention to Detail
• Demonstrates exceptional skills. Problem Solving
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations. Store Service
• Manages difficult or emotional store service situations; responds promptly to store needs; solicits store feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments. Cooperation
• Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts. Oral Communication
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings. Teamwork
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Written Communication
• Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. Business Acumen
• Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals. Impact & Influence
• Achieves win-win outcomes. Cost Consciousness
• Conserves organizational resources. Ethics
• Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values. Organizational Support
• Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values. Adaptability
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Adaptability
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or

Experience :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills :

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have expert knowledge of NetSuite Accounting software; NetSuite Database software; Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox Internet software; NetSuite Inventory software; NetSuite/Valogix Order processing systems; Microsoft Spreadsheet software, Microsoft Word Processing software, Microsoft PowerPoint software, and Microsoft Outlook software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid PA Driver's License Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Purchasing:

2 years (Preferred) Warehouse management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person