Product Specialist I - HVAC Accessories and Tools

Since 1965, Wolff Bros. Supply, Inc . has been an important part of the wholesale distribution industry. Through our support of commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential sectors, we are one of the largest distributors in Ohio for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting and tool products. Wolff Bros. is looking for a Product Specialist I - HVAC Accessories and Tools for our Medina Branch. This Product Specialist will serve in a purchasing and sourcing role. Key tasks include replenishing inventory, overseeing other buyers within the HVAC division, monitoring inventory performance, and managing vendor relationships. Product Specialist I - HVAC Accessories and Tools Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Compensation: $50k+ (based on experience), + Monthly Incentive for inventory performance Position Responsibilities Manage replenishment purchasing activities for assigned product lines to maintain targeted service levels while supporting inventory investment and inventory turns. Continuously monitor inventory movement, stocking levels, demand patterns, and product mix to help ensure the right inventory is in the right locations at the right time. Identify purchasing opportunities, including forward buys, seasonal purchases, stock buys, buying group promotions, and purchases ahead of manufacturer price increases; coordinate significant opportunities with the manager. Purchase special-order material from assigned vendors and expedite orders when necessary to meet customer requirements. Analyze slow-moving and obsolete inventory and work with Sales and Marketing to maximize inventory productivity and minimize losses. Develop, maintain, and evaluate vendor relationships to support competitive pricing, strong service, reliable supply, and alignment with company objectives. Negotiate pricing, rebates, targets, and other supplier programs within established authority levels and with manager support as needed. Partner with Sales and Marketing to identify new market opportunities, evaluate product line additions, and support promotional programs that align with growth and inventory objectives. Evaluate new inventory requests and facilitate the onboarding process for new products and suppliers. Provide Sales with product information, product availability information, and updates regarding market conditions, pricing, and supplier changes. Maintain accurate purchasing and product data within company systems, including pricing, item information, supplier data, inventory settings, and vendor contacts. Communicate product updates, supply disruptions, manufacturing issues, recalls, and pricing changes to appropriate stakeholders throughout the organization. Authorize cost overrides, debit memos, and other purchasing-related transactions within established authority levels. Collaborate with Receiving, Returns, Accounting, and Sales teams to resolve shipment, warranty, return, and supplier-related issues. Perform other duties as assigned. System Requirements / Proficiencies IBMi (Preferred, not required) Experience / Knowledge Requirements Previous product management/procurement experience Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required Experience with Office 365 suite Strong analytical skills Good communication skills, both verbal and written Strong organizational skills Ability to carry out tasks to completion with limited to no supervision Ability to work well within a team ERP system experience, JD Edwards preferred Physical / Mental / Environmental Requirements 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 accommodation 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 for long periods of time Work on computer majority of the time Talk on the phone Stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, talk…

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