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Hydroponic Retail Purchasing Analyst 

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About the Organization Hydrobuilder Holdings (HBH) was initially formed through the acquisitions of Hydrobuilder.com, a leading online retailer of hydroponics and horticultural supplies, GreenCoast Hydroponics, the second-largest hydroponics retailer in the United States, and Los Angeles, Calif.-based Elevated Equipment Supply, full-service equipment and supplies provider for the commercial cultivation and specialty agriculture industries. More recently we have acquired Way to Grow, a Colorado-based retailer of aeroponic, hydroponic, and greenhouse products as well as Home Grown Ventures (HGV) Nutrients, a manufacturer and distributor of a proprietary blend of water-soluble nutrients used for commercial agriculture. Together the five businesses create a leading omnichannel retailer of specialty agriculture and hydroponics equipment and supplies..



 
Description

The Purchasing Analyst oversees Inventory and Purchasing trends for the GreenCoast Supply Chain with the goal of lowering Cost of Goods and generating greater overall profit.  This position works with Purchasing, Loss Prevention, Sales and Accounting teams while reporting directly to the Director of Purchasing.

 
Position Requirements

Primary Functions

  • Overall
    • Ensure optimum inventory quantities throughout the chain. 
    • Analyze inventory run rates and value to assist in Purchasing forecasts.
    • Assume ultimate responsibility for your actions.
  • Inventory  
    • Maintain Inventory Levels
      • Analyze Inventory levels across the chain and ensure stores are stocked appropriately for regional and seasonality, while keeping to location specific stocking budgets.
      • Analyze and maintain metric for evolving inventory levels based on sales volume.
      • Stale Inventory
      • Assist with the development and improvement of stale inventory metrics and guidelines.
      • Assist in improving purchasing strategies which serve to minimize future stale inventory buildup through identifying and reporting on bad purchasing at store level.
      • Analyze current inventory on hand against sales projections to balance/re-distribute stale inventory across Chain to maximize profits.
      • Lead all end of year product write offs.
  • Inventory Distribution
    • Initiate weekly inventory transfers from Distribution Hubs.
    • Routinely analyze inventory quantity minimums, reporting suggested updates to the Purchasing team.
    • Audit inter-store transfers, minimizing freight movement for maximum profit.
  • Returns
    • Assess and review product returns throughout the enterprise to ensure return SOPs are being adhered to.
  • Purchasing 
    • Purchase Orders
      • Review daily Purchase Orders at the store level to ensure purchasers are ordering to limit stale inventory, maximize vendor deals, and increase overall profits.
      • Review Purchase Adjustments and report findings to both Accounting and Purchasing teams.

Requirement

  • A minimum of 2 years' experience as a purchasing associate, or a similar role.
  • Excellent knowledge of financial best practices and the buying process.
  • Experience in Net Suite is a HUGE PLUS!
  • Good customer service skills.
  • The ability to create strong working relationships with personnel, suppliers, and management.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills

Pay/benefits:

  • Starting at $20-$23/hr 
  • Co- Sponsored Medical Benefits
  • Voluntary Group Dental plan
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401k w/company match up to 4%
    • Eligible after one year of service working reg full time.
  • PTO & Sick time

 

 
Location GreenCoast Long Beach  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Shift -not applicable-  
Pay Rate  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

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