Field Inventory Specialist (M-Th)

Wesco•Stafford, VA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Technician – Field Inventory, you will travel through assigned areas to call on accounts. Your primary responsibilities include checking stock/inventory, obtaining new product orders, and noting the quantity of items for delivery to each account to ensure proper product inventory is maintained. You will also review the exposition of items on shelves and build rapport with store management to maintain strong relationships.

Requirements

Valid Driver’s License, with a satisfactory driving record required
High School Degree or Equivalent
1 year of electrical, construction, or mechanical products required
1 year of resolving technical, equipment, and service-related issues
Able to multi-task
Able to use hand tools and heavy machinery (e.g., forklift, etc.)
Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Strong presentation and persuasion skills
Ability to use win-win approach to resolve controversy, stay objective and fair when dealing with sensitive situations, and maintain constructive working relationships
Ability to work in team environment
Ability to meet emerging customer needs. Including strong customer service background
Ability to prospect and market concepts to existing and potential accounts
Drive company vehicle for an extended period of time with frequent stops and starts
Work is physically strenuous and workers are required to lift heavy packages up to 50 pounds
Ability to travel 75% - 100%

Nice To Haves

2 years of electrical, construction, or mechanical products preferred
2 years of resolving technical, equipment, and service-related issues preferred

Responsibilities

Interface with customers to evaluate needs or concerns and communicates to Outside Sales Representatives (OSR).
Maintain on-site daily product reporting and analysis to ensure supply chain controls.
Source, upsell, and build relationships with existing and potential customers.
Provide daily support of OSR’s sales efforts and account maintenance functions.
Ensure actual inventory count and communicate with warehouse personnel.
Assist with on-site product location and identification.
Enter, review, and release orders to support e-commerce solutions.
Communicate changes, shortages, and concerns directly to customers and branch management.
Ensure data in eStock is accurate and up to date.
Answer questions from current and potential customers on Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) utilization.
Perform daily scanning and sync tasks.
Maintain eStock and eCrib VMI labels and webpage revisions to ensure minimum and maximum inventory levels.
Deliver custom presentations on WESCO LEAN customer value, including Point of Use (vending applications), job trailers and WESCO/EESCODIRECT, ESTOCK.
Review, control, and release customer orders, report daily customer status, and maintain barcoding and scanning practices for proper product identification and alignment with WESNET