I spent the majority of my career in the world of Finance, but it was boring, and I wanted to try
something else. I started several years ago in the accounting department of a regional plumbing
distributor and now I work in operations. I love the variability of my job.
Discover Your
Future Career Path
The U.S. supply industry keeps our homes, hospitals, corporate buildings, and schools
running, and women are discovering powerful career paths at the heart of it all. This
essential, future-proof sector has historically been a male-dominated field, but offers
women opportunities to lead, influence, and grow in ways that shape our communities.
running, and women are discovering powerful career paths at the heart of it all. This
essential, future-proof sector has historically been a male-dominated field, but offers
women opportunities to lead, influence, and grow in ways that shape our communities.
If you’re ready to discover a career where your work improves safety, comfort, and
innovation, the Supply Industry is waiting for you.
Grow Here. Lead Tomorrow
Why Women Should
Consider Supply
- Real growth, fast. Employers are investing in training, mentorship, and internal mobility.
- Flexibility is the norm, not the exception. Hybrid, remote and inperson roles are common across sales, purchasing, customer success, operations and many other areas.
- Community & mentorship. Our industry has peer networks and women-centered programs. The “Elevate” conference held by the American Supply Association is one of our highest attended industry events annually
- Room to lead. Your perspective isn’t just welcomed; it’s needed. Expect opportunities to own projects, build teams, and influence strategy.
What Your Career Could Look Like
Entry & Early Career
Customer service, inside sales, inventory/ops,
purchasing and warehouse/logistics with
training and support to help you succeed.
Grow & Opportunities to Specialize
Outside sales, category management, project
quotations, eCommerce merchandising, supply
chain planning, branch operations and more.
Lead & Influence
Branch manager, regional sales leader,
procurement/category director, operations
leader, digital/analytics lead, manufacturer rep
principal, or corporate executive roles.
Women have a unique opportunity in our industry… we bring new viewpoints to the
table. It’s a blank slate where you can create your path and learn new skills.
Meet some of the amazing women of our industry.
Deb Gorra
Regional Manager
Hajoca
“It’s actually an advantage to be a woman in the industry…the opportunities are pretty endless.”
Kylie Crespo
Industry Manager
Winsupply
“Traditionally this has been a male-dominated industry, now for every opportunity there is for men, there is for women.”
Make a Better World And
a Better Career
In the plumbing and HVAC supply ecosystem, your work quite literally builds a safer,
better, more comfortable world. If you’re ready to grow into tomorrow’s leader, the
supply industry offers the scale, stability, and momentum to get you there.
better, more comfortable world. If you’re ready to grow into tomorrow’s leader, the
supply industry offers the scale, stability, and momentum to get you there.
Next step: Explore openings with leading industry companies, connect with women’s
networks in the industry, and ask for a career conversation tailored to your goals.