Inventory Solutions Specialist (VMI)

HD Supply Management • Columbia, DC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Contributes to annual sales and profitability targets by performing inventory audits, replenishment, and customer training for inventory management programs within assigned territory. Performs project management and coordination on inventory projects between internal and external customers. Drives business growth within territory with new and existing customers by serving as a point-of-contact for inventory managed solutions, including performing inventory audits, sourcing and ordering products, and project managing new inventory solutions. Manages and facilitates the disposition of inventory at customer sites by reducing exposure to excess stock, dead stock, and discontinued items. Audits and replenishes inventory to maintain stock levels, resolves customer issues related to inventory adjustments and discrepancies, and ensures compliance with established internal control procedures. Assists with the implementation and setup of new inventory managed solutions at customer sites, including designing inventory solutions, receiving product, and stocking and labeling finished goods. Works with cross-functional sales teams as the subject matter expert for inventory solutions tasks. Helps train new hires, vendors, customers, and other functional areas on inventory solutions. Presents to customers and leadership on market conditions and concerns.

Requirements

• Regular travel via personal vehicle within assigned area.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally to conduct inventory counts, audits, and customer visits.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based role, managing multiple priorities and customer sites.
• BS/BA in a related discipline, generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field.
• Certification is required in some areas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with inventory management, cycle counts, inventory audits, and stock reconciliation.
• Background in retail, distribution center (DC), warehouse, or supply chain operations.
• Strong project coordination and customer-facing experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performing inventory audits, replenishment, and customer training for inventory management programs within assigned territory.
• Performing project management and coordination on inventory projects between internal and external customers.
• Serving as a point-of-contact for inventory managed solutions, including performing inventory audits, sourcing and ordering products, and project managing new inventory solutions.
• Managing and facilitating the disposition of inventory at customer sites by reducing exposure to excess stock, dead stock, and discontinued items.
• Auditing and replenishing inventory to maintain stock levels.
• Resolving customer issues related to inventory adjustments and discrepancies.
• Ensuring compliance with established internal control procedures.
• Assisting with the implementation and setup of new inventory managed solutions at customer sites, including designing inventory solutions, receiving product, and stocking and labeling finished goods.
• Working with cross-functional sales teams as the subject matter expert for inventory solutions tasks.
• Training new hires, vendors, customers, and other functional areas on inventory solutions.
• Presenting to customers and leadership on market conditions and concerns.

Benefits

• Medical (with Prescription drug coverage)
• dental
• vision plans
• Health care and Dependent Care FSA (as applicable)
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid Holiday, Vacation, Personal Time, and Wellness Day
• Paid Sick Time
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Whole Life insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level