Field Operation Associate

Grainger Businesses • Montreal, QC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, Grainger serves more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. The company is dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members, and driving strong financial results. Grainger is a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, seeking passionate individuals to join its team. The Field Operations Associate II's main function is to support Grainger's strategic vision to be Our Customers' First Choice by providing the best service each and every time to customers in helping them manage their inventory and operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3+ years experience in customer service/selling (i.e., Retail / telephone / warehouse) environment.
• Self-motivated, with high energy and dedication to customer service and sales growth.
• Must be comfortable on daily use of technology.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with tact and diplomacy with internal and external customers and cross-functional partners.
• Demonstrated ability to apply strong judgment, independent problem-solving skills, and understanding of Grainger’s Core Value Proposition.
• Handle various technical and operational issues.
• Operate in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Background checks and drug screening may be required (as warranted by Company or customer requirements in working on-site and/or operating equipment).
• May be required to use a personal vehicle for transportation with valid insurance which meet’s Grainger’s standards.
• May be required to attend at customers’ sites and submit to customer alcohol and drug screening policies as a condition of being permitted on such sites.
• Adhere to safety requirements in accordance with applicable health and safety legislation, as it relates to wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) on certain customer sites. This may include: a hard hat; steel-toed safety boots, clean shaven or trimmed moustache/beard in order to wear a close-fitted N95 mask or other required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Services multiple customer locations on a designated route by providing the following services: Receive and stock purchased product in designated customer locations.
• Ensures proper product stocking levels at customer locations by scanning orders as inventory is depleted.
• Oversee customer inventory locations by ensuring proper labeling and quantities on hand are accurate.
• Resolve customer problems promptly and accurately in a manner that will retain and promote customer loyalty in accordance with Grainger policy and procedure.
• Comply with the safety and inspection requirements of both Grainger and the facility where the service is being provided.
• Meet defined KPI’s for the position.
• Perform machine break/ fix activities for different machines at the customer's site.
• Implement territory work relating to planning and execution of customer inventory projects.
• Perform data collection (related to inventory information) at customer sites.
• Ensure accurate information is collected to help direct the KeepStock implementation process.
• Assist customers with staging, labeling, and organizing product at a customer site.
• Complete product relocation and discontinuation process.
• Travel required
• Branch Responsibilities as assigned
• Help generate new orders by engaging with customer to identify additional product needs (e.g., seeks and captures “spot buy” opportunities while on site, looks for additional opportunities to add items to program)
• Execute onsite service component of account strategy as defined by cross-functional business partners.
• Work with sales partners to improve customer experience and increase business.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and up to 12 company holidays per year (dependent on home province)
• Life insurance coverage, including spousal and dependent life insurance.
• Employee Family Assistance Program to help team members with physical, emotional, mental, financial and other concerns
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan & Defined Contribution Pension Plan to help you save for your financial future
• Educational & Professional Membership Fee Assistance program
• Employee discounts, team member perks and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees