Inventory Solutions Specialist (VMI)
About The Position
The Inventory Solutions Specialist contributes to annual sales and profitability targets by performing inventory audits, replenishment, and customer training for inventory management programs within an assigned territory. The position also coordinates and manages inventory projects between internal and external customers. The specialist serves as a point of contact for inventory-managed solutions, supports business growth with new and existing customers, manages inventory disposition at customer sites, and helps implement new solutions. The role involves resolving inventory issues, working with cross-functional sales teams, training others, and presenting information to customers and leadership. The work generally requires increasing independence, with guidance provided for unusual or complex issues. The position is usually based in a comfortable environment, with regular exposure to dust, fumes, or odors and intermittent physical exertion, including walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering materials or equipment weighing 50 pounds or more. Overnight travel is typically less than 10% of the time.
Requirements
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a related discipline; alternatively, a master's degree is listed with related experience.
- Typically requires 2–5 years of experience in a related field with a bachelor's degree, or generally 2–4 years with a master's degree.
- Certification is required in some areas.
- Demonstrated skill in data analysis, including resolving missing or incomplete information and inconsistencies or anomalies in more complex research or data.
- Ability to work with increasing independence and receive guidance on unusual or complex problems.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in business or a related area.
- At least 2 years of experience in inventory auditing or warehouse operations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Responsibilities
- Drive business growth within the assigned territory with new and existing customers by serving as a point of contact for inventory-managed solutions.
- Perform inventory audits, source and order products, and project-manage new inventory solutions.
- Manage and facilitate inventory disposition at customer sites by reducing exposure to excess stock, dead stock, and discontinued items.
- Audit and replenish inventory to maintain stock levels, resolve customer issues related to inventory adjustments and discrepancies, and ensure compliance with internal control procedures.
- Assist with implementing and setting up new inventory-managed solutions at customer sites, including designing solutions, receiving product, and stocking and labeling finished goods.
- Work with cross-functional sales teams as the subject matter expert for inventory solutions tasks.
- Help train new hires, vendors, customers, and other functional areas on inventory solutions.
- Present information about market conditions and concerns to customers and leadership.
- May provide general guidance or training to junior-level support or professional personnel.
Benefits
- Medical insurance with prescription drug coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health care and dependent care FSA, as applicable
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid holidays, vacation, personal time, and wellness day
- Paid sick time
- Life and accidental death and 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
