Position Summary:
This position is responsible for ordering hard goods inventory for AWG stores, tracking, and confirming these purchase orders with suppliers and AWG stores, resolving back orders, special orders and miscellaneous inventory related matters. There are also additional duties including but not limited to: analyzing purchasing reports, evaluating inventory levels, collaborating with AWG stores, suppliers and/or Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies and other project work as directed.
Incentive:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits.
- Collaborative environment where your input is valued daily.
- Short-term & Long-term Disability.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan .
- Paid Holidays .
- Paid Time Off.
Skills/Qualifications/Work Requirements:
- Associate degree or equivalent experience; 4-year degree preferred.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong decision-making skills with minimal oversight.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse groups including store managers, other internal customers, and suppliers.
- Works well in an evolving, fast paced, team environment.
- Microsoft Office Computer Skills required, intermediate to advanced Excel skills for data analysis a plus.
- 2-3 years of Purchasing experience preferred.
- Experience in compressed gas and welding industries a plus but not required.
About American Welding and Gas:American Welding & Gas, an employee owned company, is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. AWG traces its history to Valley Welding Supply in Billings, MT and Scott-Gross Company in Lexington, KY - both of which began in 1949. The Company has grown both organically and through acquisition to its present size. AWG manufactures and distributes industrial, medical, specialty and beverage gases and associated welding and safety supplies. We operate 76 retail locations and 16 gas fill plants located in seventeen states stretching from Montana through Georgia. AWG has 585 employees who serve our customers in over 30 states and Canada.
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