Inventory Analyst

Hajoca Corporation is one of the country’s largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of “Service, Integrity, Reliability,” and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers. Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. However, we attribute our success to two simple truths; a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is all about the people, who give us our advantage, and who will guide us successfully into the future.

Hajoca has over 400 locations nationwide, called Profit Centers; and at the foundation of our family of businesses is a National Support Center (NSC) where Centers of Excellence are dedicated to enabling the success of our Profit Centers.

The Accounting team in our National Support Center (NSC) is looking for an Inventory Analyst at their Lafayette Hill, PA office. This is a hybrid role, requiring Tuesday-Thursday in office.

Pay for this position is between $63,000.00 and $68,000.00 per year at this location.

Do you have experience in auditing or accounting? Are you an excellent communicator and problem solver? Do you have an eye for important details and a knack for organization? If so, then we’d like you to join our dedicated team as an Inventory Analyst.

About the Role:You will:

• Reconcile inventory GL after physical counts are completed and coordinate with Accounting so results are managed appropriately.
• Observe physical inventory in Profit Centers monthly (requires 10-20% overnight weekend work and travel) and as needed during acquisitions.
• Ensure company assets are safeguarded, communicate variances to management, recommend improvements, and participate in the development of training materials for Profit Center teams.
• Troubleshoot variances to determine root causes. Coordinate communications regarding significant variances to Profit Center Managers. Occasionally travel to Profit Centers to observe Profit Center processes that impact financial variances.
• Develop and demonstrate an understanding of Profit Center processes, company policies, and accounting concepts.
• Train teammates and Profit Center Managers, and address inventory concerns.
• Schedule inventories, coordinate observations with Region Managers, and coordinate supplies for Profit Centers. Lead inventory observation teams in following standard procedures.
• Update and maintain process documentation, filing, and other backup in paper and/or electronic format as needed. Research inventory management techniques and suggest improvements and updates to company processes.
• Participate in year-end companywide inventory reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations.
• Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.
• Evaluate inventory and provide inventory related administration and instructional support to our Profit Centers.
• Perform various inventory analyses to provide increased key performance indicators and visibility to the field and to finance teams.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

About You:

• 2 or more years of experience in accounting, audit, or related work experience.
• Able to drive for company business. As a company business driver, you must:
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Possess a proper and valid driver’s license.
• Have a driving record that meets the criteria for being an Authorized Driver in accordance with company policy.

Our ideal candidate will also:

• Effectively use Microsoft Office software to communicate via email and to review reports and documents. Have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Have knowledge of the plumbing wholesale industry or prior work experience in a Profit Center
• Demonstrate outstanding customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Possess leadership qualities and be viewed as a leader.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Have knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Be able to build and maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers.
• Be able to research, analyze data, and solve problems.
• Have excellent organizational skills and be able to prioritize work projects and multi-task.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

The benefits of working with us:
Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis. In addition to our generous compensation package, Hajoca also offers:

Full-time benefits (for team members working 30 or more hours per week):

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and critical care coverage
• Life insurance and Long Term Disability
• Pre-tax accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law)
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Paid day of community service

Full-time and part-time benefits:

• 401(k)
• Retirement cash account with company contributions
• Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth
• Company wellness program
• Employee discounts
• College tuition benefits
• Please note that benefit offerings may differ for teammates employed through an intern program.

EEOC Statement
Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category pursuant to federal, state or local laws and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any such categories/status. Hajoca is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including, but not limited to, during the application process. Please let us know if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability.

Background Screening Statement
We are a drug free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening, and successful completion of a criminal background investigation subject to any federal, state and local laws.