VMI Technician

Airgas•Waterford, CT

6d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is hiring a Vendor Management Inventory Technician in Waterford, Connecticut, to support existing accounts throughout an assigned district. The technician coordinates deliveries and supports vending-account customers and customer cabinets or storerooms for inventories of gases, consumables, and safety products. The role also involves basic troubleshooting and mechanical repairs as needed. The position delivers and replenishes industrial products and vending or storeroom items; reviews customer inventory levels and branch stock; and tracks delivery and consignment-fill tickets. It processes customer orders in SAP and supports quotes, schedules, inventory documents, reports, customer onboarding, and customer agreements. The technician also liaises with suppliers, handles vending-machine issues and repair coordination, and supports equipment installations. Additional duties include updating vending-machine information in the CribMaster or SupplyPro database and assisting at the front counter as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid U.S. driver's license.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines, with self-motivation, a sense of urgency, and initiative.
Strong planning and interpersonal skills.
Ability to explain information clearly and effectively to customers and employees.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Comfort interacting with people of varied personalities and backgrounds, both inside and outside the company.
Ability to observe and assess equipment and information received via computer.
Ability to use a computer and telephone and operate a motor vehicle frequently.
Ability to detect leaking gas from cylinders.
Ability to position oneself near equipment and ascend or descend regularly.
Ability to move up to 60 pounds and transport up to 125 pounds with material-handling equipment.
Ability to travel locally moderately to frequently, approximately 75% of work time.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments and varying seasonal weather conditions, and to visit sites with differing environments, conditions, layouts, and accessibility.
Ability to work in environments that may have loud noises or odors for extended or continual periods.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in product distribution or inventory management.
Experience with welding and safety products or related industrial products.
Associate or bachelor's degree in Business, Welding Technology, or Sales.
Ability to operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

Deliver and replenish industrial products and vending machine or storeroom items for customers.
Review manual stock levels across plant departments and identify items for reorder.
Maintain branch inventory levels to support proper replenishment.
Track and turn in delivery tickets and consignment-fill tickets.
Process orders using SAP for supply chain customers by phone, email, or other means.
Collaborate with VMI Technicians to prepare quotes for new or existing products.
Maintain and update VMI Technician schedules, min/max sheets, and other administrative documents.
Assist with preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for Supply Chain customers.
Support new customer onboarding by entering parts, quoting products, and securing samples in the system.
Create and edit customer agreements related to pricing and stocking levels.
Assist at the front counter as needed.
Serve as a liaison between the region and suppliers, verify order confirmations, align on delivery solutions, and follow up on backorders.
Act as the primary contact for vending-machine issues, repairs, and future installations.
Escalate additional issues or concerns to the Supply Chain Manager.
Coordinate installations with Vending Technicians to ensure timely delivery of new equipment.
Update vending-machine employee data, part numbers, and other items in the CribMaster or SupplyPro database.
Contribute to team priorities as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and short- and long-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
Paid parental leave, including a 14-week paid childbirth benefit.
Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays.
401(k) plan with company matching funds.
Tuition reimbursement and discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
Benefits begin after 30 days of employment.
Hourly pay of $27–$30.