Vendor Managed Inventory Specialist

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BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC

Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries. We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.

Requisition ID : 19895

Employment Type : Full Time

Job Category : Vending Management

Job Grade-: NonExempt N7

Work Location : Houston, TX

Brief Position Summary

The Ven dor Managed Inventory (VMI) Specialist- ensures customer satisfaction through solutions by providing on-site customer service support including order replenishment, product put away, Lean (6S), maintaining solutions equipment etc. This role will partner with sales and business development teams to drive incremental revenue and growth through solutions.

DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives MSC customer loyalty through the support and promotion of solutions.
• Supports and collaborates with MSC customer solutions and sales associates through execution of CARE program.
• CARE is defined as Clean, Arrange, Relationships, Exceed Expectations and includes.
• Maintains 6S appearance of all solutions equipment.
• Daily logging of activity in SFDC
• Ensures appropriate stock levels min/max are maintained.
• Unpacks, receives, puts away product at all solution points of use.
• Connects with customer contact to ensure retention of solution.
• Drives product expansion through spot buy and incremental solution growth.
• Lead focus of 100% safety compliance for VMIS team
• Repair and maintain vending solution equipment to company standards.
• Recommend Opportunities for Solutions / Spot Buy Growth to Sales Associate and Sales Management while documenting this information within SFDC accordingly.
• Responsible for supporting shared profitability improvement goals and objectives within assigned accounts.
• Maintain knowledge of all inventory management solutions.
• Establish productive, professional relationships with key personnel in assigned customers.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction ratings that meet company standards.
• Utilizes routing software tools to adhere to planned schedule as well as document daily activities.
• Maintain daily time keeping utilizing MSC approved time management applications.
• Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose.
• Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required.
  
  

EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE

• A High School Diploma or the equivalent is required.
• Inventory Management or Customer Service experience preferred.
• Relevant Military experience a plus.
  
  

Skills

• Great customer service required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills required.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft office applications required.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills required.
  
  

Other Requirements

• A valid drivers license is required.
• Position requires over 80% of daily travel within assigned territory.
• Occasional overnight travel will be required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. required.
• Ability to consistently walk, lift, bend, stretch, stand for long periods of time is required.
• Must be willing to adhere to customer safety and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protocol.
• This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information ITAR and Controlled Unclassified Information-Compensation starting at $20 - $21.50 depending on candidate location and experience. Plus Company Car and Full Benefits.The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 business days from the original posting date or longer as needed to fill the position. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.
  
  

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