Vendor Management Specialist

Carrier Enterprise • Tampa, FL

7h

About The Position

The Vendor Managed Inventory Specialist (VMI) will begin by learning about HVAC Products that are part of CE’s offering. The individual will then be trained in ordering/fulfilling customer orders while at the same time being introduced to CE dealers by members of the Sales team. Next, the VMI Specialist will take responsibility for managing and replenishing the customers’ inventory by partnering with the customers, analyzing historical sales, and projecting how industry growth will affect the needs of the customers. The VMI Specialist will also become well versed in CEs new product offerings as they become available to our customers. The role involves collaboration with Product Managers, Pricing Managers, Sales staff and the Purchasing groups both within CE and in our dealers’ organizations.

Requirements

• Strong computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Ability to learn company specific programs and technology tools (NxTrend, MicroStrategy/BI, EZ Stock, CE phone/tablet app).
• Ability to travel locally within the market
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma or commit to training
• Experience in or desire to learn how to sell HVAC Products.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated performance history in sales and/or new market development
• Self-motivated, possessing a high energy level and a desire to achieve goals beyond what is required
• Strong business/problem solving skills, high sense of urgency and strong communication/interpersonal skills
• Prior work experience and/or internship experience in sales or marketing is a plus
• Knowledge of HVAC parts and supplies is a plus
• PC literacy required (Microsoft products)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving profitable sales growth by developing, maintaining, and advancing accounts by regular interaction with customers.
• Seek out new business opportunities by making outbound calls to existing and potential customers.
• Partner with customers’ employees to develop an ongoing stocking plan.
• Evaluate customer purchasing history using internal CE tools (NxTrend, Business Intelligence, EZ Stock) and customer provided data to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage customer orders from initial input through final payment stages.
• Run daily reports/analysis on all customer stocking levels to identify and resolve any potential issues.
• Keep abreast of new company offerings & promotions and industry trends to determine suitability for each individual customer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees