VMI Specialist

LDG Industrial • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

This position will be responsible for maintaining and growing appropriate inventory at multiple designated customer sites by managing their inventory, providing outstanding customer service, and driving account growth. This position will also help customers understand how LGG Industrial can provide solutions to their business needs.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Reliable transportation is a must
• Ability to work overtime, as required
• Ability to work nights and weekends, as required
• 1-2 years of warehousing or production experience in an industrial setting
• 3 years' experience in selling or service environment
• Inventory control experience is required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• The ability to pull, push, grasp, bend, lift and carry up to 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Customer service focused and sales growth oriented
• Collaboration and problem-solving skills
• Handle different technical and operational issues
• Ability to communicate effectively with the customer, customer service reps and account reps in a professional manner, both oral and written
• Must be able to work independently
• Good computer skills are a must.
• Applicants should possess the ability to interact with customers, and team-members in a professional manner
• Requires a proficiency in math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in units of measure. Additionally, must be able to perform calculations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Basic mechanical skills including the use of hand tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with VMI is highly desired

Responsibilities

• Must maintain 100% commitment to safety policies and procedures, both at LGG Industrial and customer facilities
• Ensure product stocking levels by scanning for ordering purposes to help maintain accurate inventory levels
• Make deliveries of products from the local branch to the customer locations using either a company van or a box truck
• Receive and stock purchased product in designated customer locations
• Resolve customer problems promptly to retain and promote customer loyalty
• Help create new orders by engaging with customers to identify additional product needs
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in productivity, process, and cycle time
• Probe for customer needs during each site visit and works with sales partners to expand company offerings
• Implement scanning tools in designated customer sites, where needed
• Spend approximately 60% of time servicing customers in the field at customer sites
• Serve as the liaison between the Sales Representative, Branch and the customer
• Enters orders into ERP
• Perform other duties as trained and qualified for

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan, with a bonus potential
• Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, short term and long-term disability – available 1st of month following the date of hire
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED