VMI Specialist

REXEL•Buffalo, NY

27d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Summary: The VMI Specialist is responsible for overall management, execution, and compliance of onsite contracted customer agreements for Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) agreement deliverables. Additionally, responsible to assist with the identification of additional value-add and/or complimentary product(s) and/or solutions that maximize customer commitment/partnership and profitability of product and/or service sales. What You'll Do: Establish and foster relationships with the sales department and customers to better understand sales potential and ascertain customer needs Effectively execute vendor managed inventory agreement requirements that maximize profitability of product and/or service sales, address market and customer needs and proactively converge upon opportunities within assigned VMI accounts Monitor and maintain inventory usage and levels; place and expedite re-orders per defined reorder points Scan and replenish customer stock; assist with inventory physical movement and organization, cross reference research, data collection and physical inventory, as required Train new hires on VMI process (data analysis, replenishment, etc.) Conduct customer onsite assessments, evaluations, and other on-site services as needed Monitor customer commitments, communicate potential problems and changes with customers; proactively identify and resolve problems effecting customer satisfaction and/or profit Review customer concerns regarding billing, credit and products sold; refer concerns to appropriate departments for investigation and resolution Identify and utilize business system, CRM tools, and other vendor tools to support customer quotations and orders Assist with VMI and assessment proposals and quotes Other duties as assigned Job Duties Disclaimer: The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

Requirements

2+ years of project management, procurement, or customer service experience
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required and must be maintained as an on-going requirement of this position
High School or GED - Required
Practice good interpersonal relations, using tact, courtesy, a positive attitude toward customers and co-workers, pleasant telephone etiquette
Able to perform basic math functions representative of the job such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and metric scales; computing rate, ratio, and percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs; calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and proportions
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and/or Access
Become proficient in the current business system
Basic knowledge of features, benefits and use/application of broad range of Industrial products. Strong communication, negotiation and teamwork skills; ability to work independently and prioritize tasks; strong attention to detail and analytical ability required

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree - Preferred

Responsibilities

Establish and foster relationships with the sales department and customers to better understand sales potential and ascertain customer needs
Effectively execute vendor managed inventory agreement requirements that maximize profitability of product and/or service sales, address market and customer needs and proactively converge upon opportunities within assigned VMI accounts
Monitor and maintain inventory usage and levels; place and expedite re-orders per defined reorder points
Scan and replenish customer stock; assist with inventory physical movement and organization, cross reference research, data collection and physical inventory, as required
Train new hires on VMI process (data analysis, replenishment, etc.)
Conduct customer onsite assessments, evaluations, and other on-site services as needed
Monitor customer commitments, communicate potential problems and changes with customers; proactively identify and resolve problems effecting customer satisfaction and/or profit
Review customer concerns regarding billing, credit and products sold; refer concerns to appropriate departments for investigation and resolution
Identify and utilize business system, CRM tools, and other vendor tools to support customer quotations and orders
Assist with VMI and assessment proposals and quotes
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K with Employer Match
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
Tuition Reimbursement
Health & Wellness Programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
HSA Accounts
Commuter Transit Benefits
Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
Employee Discount Programs
Professional Training & Development Programs
Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within