About Charles McMurray Company:
Charles McMurray Co. is a supplier of cabinet, door, and finishing products for the professional woodworking industry. Family-owned and operated since 1946, our Mission Statement is "Creating the most convenient place for our customers to do business." Service is the engine driving everything we do. It infuses every interaction with every customer, fellow employee, and vendor.
All of our success and dedicated focus on our customers begins with the 130 people working at Charles McMurray Co (CMC). We are a motivated, hard-working, enthusiastic, family-oriented group. Our team's tenure and quality reputation are integral to our vibrant, healthy, growing organization. We embrace the challenge of constant improvement with enthusiasm. It's energizing to be a part of a winning team!
CMC offers generous benefits, including medical, dental, sick time, vacation, floating holidays, 401k with company match, and profit-sharing.
Would you like to come work for us? We are currently looking for:
Purchasing Supervisor (Fresno)
The Purchasing Supervisor leads the purchasing team to improve buying processes and programs. You will continually explore opportunities for new products, new vendors, new technology, better value, and any other opportunities that may present a competitive advantage for CMC. You will assist in organizing, training, and developing the purchasing department in accordance with company policies, procedures, and mission statement – “To be the most convenient place for our customers to do business”. Will work alongside purchasing manager to give buyers guidance, set expectations and coaching performance.
Responsibilities:
Vendor/Purchasing Management:
- Establish and maintain purchasing programs designed to ensure CMC gets the best possible program for customers: pricing, rebates, terms, discounts, freight rates, marketing support, return policies, etc.
- Conduct regular assessments of the purchasing program's efficiency and effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement. Promptly report findings and work with the purchasing manager to further evaluate and take necessary actions.
- Vendor Scorecard Tracking – Create and maintain a Vendor Scorecard by collecting and organizing data to drive vendor performance with continuous effort to reduce costs and lead time.
- Partners with Pricing Specialist to evaluate purchasing opportunities ahead of price increases and before discounts expire.
- Utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to product demand needs.
- Supports buyers in providing product information to marketing and Ecommerce.
Inventory/Product Management:
- Inventory - Maintain healthy inventory levels through effective purchasing and purging of current products.
- Review and Manage Product Inventory Reports – Lead buyers to keep inventory fresh by executing report follow-up:
- - Excess Inventory: 9+ Months
- - Out of Stock Products
- - Purchase Order Expediting
- - Special Order products in stock
- - Open Customer Order/Backorder Products
- Support inventory control with retuned goods processing.
Team Support - leadership and coaching:
- Team Development - Recognize individual and team accomplishments through positive feedback.
- Team Selection - Participates in the interview and selection process for open positions.
- Presentation Review – Assist buyers with presentations to sales team, , new products and old products committees to ensure accurate and concise information.
- Works alongside team as a customer service agent as needed, providing and role-modeling exemplary service to our customers.
Training:
- Vendor Training – Works with the CSAM to schedule vendor training with key vendors that align with current company goals or marketing programs and around important product launches.
Other duties as assigned by the CS/Purchasing Director
Direct Reports:
Will supervise Buyers/Purchasing Agents in conjunction with Purchasing Manager.
Qualifications and Experience:
- 5+ years as a lead buyer/purchaser.
- 3+ years in purchasing department supervision.
- Business or related college degree and/or purchasing training/certification highly preferred.
- Customer focused with an aptitude for working through sensitive and complex customer and vendor issues.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships. Interact professionally and effectively with all levels of management, colleagues, vendors, and customers.
- Superb organizational skills with proficiency in meeting deadlines while prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously; stay calm and professional under stress.
- Experience with complex negotiations, problem solving, and financial analysis are essential.
- Detail Oriented: highly accurate and reliable.
- Excellent skills using Microsoft Office, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Ability to think creatively to develop new reports, analysis, processes, and programs.
- Experience with using ERP and WMS software preferred.
- Typing skills (55 wpm or above preferred)
Compensation:
From $70,000 annual salary
Pay dependent on the candidate’s unique set of skills and experience.
We have great benefits too! The company offers medical insurance, self-insured dental, 401k with company match and a profit sharing plan. Additionally, all employees are eligible for a quarterly incentive bonus. We have generous holiday, floating holiday, vacation as well as sick leave benefits. We believe in work life balance and also offer many events throughout the year for employees including Christmas breakfast with Santa for employees and families, quarterly luncheons, sales luncheons, baseball games, bowling tournaments and other get-togethers. Our CMCares Volunteer group offers employees a chance to get involved in great causes in our community.
Working Conditions:
- Office work environment. Company headquarters also includes a warehouse setting.
Physical requirements:
Able to do the essential functions of an office position. This includes bending, stooping, kneeling and repetitive functions related to standard office - desk role.
Hours:
This is a full-time, exempt position. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm. Position expected to require 45 hours per week
Union:
This is a non-union position.
Charles McMurray is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
No phone calls or recruiters. Send resume to jobs@charlesmcmurray.com with subject: "Purchasing Supervisor (Fresno)".
Outside Sales Representative (Riverside, Corona, Pomona)
FANTASTIC EARNING POTENTIAL- 100k+! We provide a base salary and uncapped commission structure based upon your sales success and GP!
Outside Sales Representatives are responsible for maintaining and growing business in their assigned territory. Sales representatives are expected to present new products and promotions, negotiate pricing and address customer needs. Our Sales Representatives are Charles McMurray Company ambassadors throughout the industry. They are the trusted face for our current and prospective customers, adhering to Charles McMurray Company's mission and values.
Responsibilities:
- Support Charles McMurray Co's Mission of “Creating the most convenient place for our customers to do business”.
- Are independent, goal-oriented and self-driven. Candidates that can wake up and attack their days love this job
- Enjoy being on the road serving cabinet, door, and finishing shops
- Enjoy building meaningful relationships with customers and vendor reps
- Are organized and deliberate in developing a thoughtful sales strategy and executing
- Are inquisitive and thoughtful in delivering sales presentations and overcoming objections
Qualifications and Experience:
- Business or other degree preferred
- 1-3 years outside sales experience with a history of success
- Experience building business relationships with customers
- Exceptional customer service skills, including effective issue resolution
- Product/industry knowledge preferred
- Valid Driver's License with a good driving record
- Ability to live within the territory
Compensation:
- Competitive pay based upon candidate experience starting at $60,000/yr. Uncapped commission pay.
Working Conditions:
- On the road.
Charles McMurray is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
No phone calls or recruiters. Send resume to jobs@charlesmcmurray.com with subject: "Outside Sales Representative (Riverside, Corona, Pomona)".
Customer Service & Purchasing Representative (Bilingual-Spanish) (Fresno)
Charles McMurray Co is looking to add experienced Purchasers to our team!
Our Customer Service & Purchasing Representatives are Real Experts, providing exceptional service and product knowledge to our woodworking professional customers. We supply hardware, but we sell the by-product of our values – our service. We like to refer to our service as Genuine Hardware Hospitality, because our customer service team is ready, reliable and provides personalized support to our customers.
In this role you will support all customer activities for order placement, issue resolution and completion of orders for warehouse fulfillment. This position is also responsible for the purchasing and marketing of assigned vendor lines, as the buyer. Includes ongoing communication and interaction with sales, customers, vendors and other departments of company. This is a full time, non-union position.
Responsibilities:
- Customer Service - Receiving sales orders on the telephone; pro-actively cultivating a loyal following among new and existing customers as well as entering fax/email/web orders.
- Ecommerce Management – Processing ecommerce orders submitted via EDI and email. Managing claims, cancellations and tracking.
- Help Desk - Solving customer problems, processing pick-ups, tracing shipments, filing freight claims, and obtaining PODs.
- Buyer –Buyers are responsible for purchasing and marketing buyer lines; vendor negotiations, product promotions and flier participation. Participating in and presenting at our bi-monthly sales meetings is also a requirement.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in customer service
- Purchasing/Buying experience required, preferably in a resale environment
- BA/BS preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin Chinese and English mandatory.
- Customer-focused with an aptitude for working through complex customer issues.
- Outstanding telephone etiquette and professional written communication skills.
- Self-disciplined and highly motivated.
- Organization skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Positive, outgoing personality.
- Proficient typing (50wpm) and Microsoft Office skills.
Compensation:
$25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Competitive starting pay dependent upon candidate's unique set of qualifications.
We have great benefits too! The company offers medical insurance, self-insured dental, 401k with company match and a profit sharing plan. Additionally, all employees are eligible for a quarterly incentive bonus. We have generous holiday, floating holiday, vacation as well as sick leave benefits. We believe in work life balance and also offer many events throughout the year for employees including Christmas breakfast with Santa for employees and families, quarterly luncheons, sales luncheons, baseball games, bowling tournaments and other get-togethers. Our CMCares Volunteer group offers employees a chance to get involved in great causes in our community.
Working conditions:
Office work environment. Company headquarters also includes a warehouse setting. Hybrid work schedule (home/office) available once employee reaches full proficiency.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Physical requirements:
Able to do the essential functions of office position. This includes bending, stooping, kneeling and repetitive functions related to standard office - desk role.
Hours:
Must be available between the hours of 7:00AM – 6:00PM. Regular schedules are between 7:30AM and 5:30PM, with weekly meetings scheduled before the work day. Regular overtime required as needed.
Charles McMurray is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
No phone calls or recruiters. Send resume to jobs@charlesmcmurray.com with subject: "Customer Service and Purchasing Rep (Fresno)."
Part-time Warehouse Person (Fresno)
Competitive Pay- $16.50 per hour!!!
We are seeking candidates for a regular, part-time position in our Fresno warehouse at Charles McMurray Co.
We offer a terrific environment, challenging work with opportunity for advancement to include a full-time union position. We have a dynamic team of employees who are empowered to make decisions that best serve our customers. Each employee plays a role in our ability to increase efficiency, profitability and be the most convenient place for our customers to do business.
We are looking for a bright, positive individual with a stellar work ethic to add to our team. We need someone who is hard-working, reliable, organized and has the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Individuals must have a team spirit; and be self-disciplined. Must have flexibility in start time and are willing to work consistently, with good attendance.
Responsibilities:
- Support Charles McMurray Co's Mission of “Creating the most convenient place for our customers to do business”.
- Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule (load, pack, wrap, label, ship)
- Receive and process warehouse stock products (pick, unload, label, store)
- Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to company standards
- Maintain safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and work stations neat; sweep, dust and mop. Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times
- Wear and use proper safety equipment
- Report any discrepancies
- Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers
- Operate and maintain warehouse vehicles and equipment
- Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience:
- 1-2 years previous warehouse experience preferred
- Good communication, organizational, time management skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Ability to lift heavy objects
- Adhere to Charles McMurray Company standards and values
Compensation:
- $16.50 / hour
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to use hands to fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
- Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50 lbs., occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 70 lbs.
- Ability to withstand temperatures in a typical warehouse environment.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch
- Position may require climbing of ladders for top-level selection
- Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.
Hours:
- Flexible to work Monday through Friday between the hours of 1PM and 8PM.
- Ability to work 29 hours per week
Union:
- This is a Teamsters Union position.
Charles McMurray is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
No phone calls or recruiters. Send resume to jobs@charlesmcmurray.com with subject: "Part-Time Warehouse Person (Fresno)".