Johnstone Supply NJ · 1 hour ago
Purchasing Associate
LIBERTY STORE SUPPORT, Cranford, NJ, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expJohnstone Supply is a wholesale distributor catering to professional HVACR contractors, offering a wide selection of equipment and genuine OEM parts. The Purchasing Associate supports the business through inventory planning, purchasing, and supplier coordination while delivering excellent internal and external customer service.
Wholesale
Responsibilities
Forecast inventory needs and align purchasing to maximize service levels and inventory turns
Manage material flow to ensure timely delivery and support capacity requirements, including purchases from suppliers and the Johnstone distribution centers
Partner with Product Managers to build and maintain supplier relationships
Resolve purchasing and inventory issues across departments, including branches and Accounts Payable
Maintain ownership of assigned products and regions and build product knowledge
Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction across the supply chain
Collaborate within a team to achieve company and departmental goals
Perform additional duties as needed to support overall business success
Qualification
Required
Typically requires bachelor's degree in supply chain management or Business-related field, or equivalent experience
This position requires a highly focused, detail-oriented, analytical results-driven individual that has the ability to work with a variety of analytics tools
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, with aptitude to learn new computer applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and enjoys working in a team environment
Preferred
Approximately two years of experience in purchasing, planning, or inventory management preferred
Experience with Eclipse is a plus
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks of PTO for individual contributors and 4 weeks for leaders
Safe Harbor 401(k) – 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediately vests
Holiday pay – we recognize and pay our employees for 7.5 holidays per year
Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Voluntary short-term disability, accident and critical illness insurance
24/7 Access to virtual care/telehealth options, and Parental Time Off
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, and your family
Coverage for chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage therapy services
Tuition reimbursement, up to $5,250 per year
Employee referral bonus program – earn up to $4,000 per year
Employee service milestone recognition program
Employee discounts on products & retail discounts
Variety of incentive plans for employees
Employees are paid biweekly, with payday occurring every other Friday
Company
Johnstone Supply NJ
Johnstone Supply is a premier HVAC/R wholesaler dedicated to providing industry leading products, services and solutions to contractors throughout our local New Jersey and New York communities Committed to being More Than A Supply House, Johnstone helps build stronger HVAC/R businesses through innovative solutions, contractor training and the largest selection of HVAC/R products in the industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Thompson
Human Resources Business Partner
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