Vendor Managed Inventory Specialist - Asheville, NC

MSC Industrial Direct • Asheville, NC

405d • $37,440 - $41,600

About The Position

The Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring customer satisfaction by providing on-site support, including order replenishment and product management. This position collaborates with sales and business development teams to drive revenue growth through effective inventory management solutions.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with inventory management systems.
• Familiarity with Lean (6S) principles.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Veterans, HOLA and DisABLEd.
• Health, well-being, and financial future support programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees