Plumbing and HVAC supplies distributor modernizing operations and ecommerce
Hajoca is a 165-year-old plumbing and industrial supplies wholesaler serving contractors and builders across the US. The tech stack is lean but shifting: dominant legacy (Office, ANSI X12 EDI, Dayforce payroll), paired with active investment in mobile (iOS/Android), web ecommerce, and Claude-driven development. The hiring mix is operations-heavy (28 ops roles, 23 logistics) relative to engineering (4), with junior staff dominating — consistent with a wholesale distributor scaling fulfillment and counter sales while beginning digital transformation.
Hajoca distributes plumbing supplies, HVAC materials, pool supplies, and industrial products through warehouse and counter channels. Founded in 1858 as a Philadelphia-based business, the company operates across a 1,000–5,000-person organization focused on wholesale distribution. Current operational priorities include reducing inventory and shipping discrepancies, managing credit risk, and expanding inside and outside sales. Near-term engineering focus spans web and mobile app development, payroll system training, and compliance frameworks.
Hajoca relies on Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Dayforce for payroll, ANSI X12 EDI for supplier/customer interchange, and standard web (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Recently adopted Claude for development workflows.
Active projects include web and mobile app development (iOS/Android), inside and outside sales expansion, warehouse and counter operations, ecommerce enhancement, payroll system training, and compliance reviews. Also exploring AI-driven development models.
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