Vendor Managed Inventory Specialist (Portland, OR, US) - mymsc

BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC

Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries. We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.

Requisition ID :17173

Employment Type :Full Time

Job Category :Customer Solutions

Work Location :Portland, OR

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Specialist

Want to be part of a fast-moving, customer-focused, value-driven team?  Come join our world-class group that is literally at the “tip of the spear” when it comes to delivering solutions to our customers.  Execution of MSC solutions is what we are all about and the combined exposure to sales and supply chain will give you a tremendous opportunity for advancement. This is a very innovative team that is looking for someone to help us build our future.  

We seek a VMI Specialist—including military veterans with relevant experience—to establish productive relationships with key individuals at assigned customers and provide supplemental service support for outside sales associates in the areas of conversions, ordering stock, vending solutions, putting away orders, 5S handling of service and equipment, and expediting.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE

Enjoy flexibility and tap your specialized expertise to grow with an industry leader.

• Travel daily in your company-provided automobile to support the implementation of Vendor Managed Inventory programs at customer locations in your territory.
• Ensure appropriate customer stock levels, generate new orders for merchandise, and obtain customer approval to place orders when required.
• Unpack orders, check accuracy of shipments, and put away stock at customer locations.
• Provide communication and feedback to sales representatives and supervisor as appropriate to ensure full customer satisfaction.
• Perform general (5S) housekeeping for service equipment and immediate area.

WHAT IT TAKES

The service-focused, independent-minded VMI Specialist we seek should have these qualifications.    

• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel daily more than 80% of the time within branch or market territory, including occasional overnight travel
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., based on customer needs
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Supply chain and process improvement experience preferred
• Customer service experience, including one year of related industry experience preferred
• Relevant military experience a plus
• Must adhere to customer specific requirements such as wearing hardhats, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, etc.
• This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information (“ITAR”) and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (“CUI”)

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Our associates are our top priority and investing in their well-being is one way we execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise. Alongside competitive pay, we have a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your family's health and financial well-being. We offer dynamic healthcare plans, generous 401K and stock purchasing programs, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and paid time away for holidays, vacations, and illness. Visit our page for a better look at our extensive benefits: Your Future Benefits.

Compensation at MSC varies based on several factors, including but not limited to location, candidate experience, skillset, and the role. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.

WE BELIEVE

We have a steadfast commitment to diversity and inclusion and believe we are at our best when each of our associates can be their authentic selves at work. In line with our values and commitment, we have established 7 resource groups to further our diversity, equity, and inclusion journey. Visit our page to learn more about our efforts. Diversity and Inclusion at MSC

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.