Overview
MSC Industrial Supply Co. is a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services. The Vendor Managed Inventory Specialist I is responsible for managing inventory at customer sites to ensure satisfaction and retention.
Responsibilities
- Maintain appropriate stock levels to meet customer demand.
- Receive, unpack, and put away products at all solution points of use.
- Perform basic repairs and maintenance on solution equipment to company standards.
- Use routing software to log and track daily account activities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customer contacts to ensure solution retention.
- Communicate professionally and promptly with key customer personnel.
- Promote MSC customer loyalty through solution support and CARE program execution.
- Maintain 6S standards in all solution areas.
- Adhere to all safety and compliance protocols.
- Stay current on MSC's inventory management solutions through ongoing training.
- Maintain high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Accurately track time using MSC-approved time management tools.
- Safely operate and maintain company-assigned vehicle per Fleet Policy.
- Follow all MSC policies and procedures.
- Contribute to the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company.
- Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and general computer literacy.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
- Experience in inventory management or customer service preferred.
- Relevant military experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with mobile business applications preferred.
- Technical and mechanical aptitude is a plus.
- A valid driver's license may be required.
- Position requires 80%+ travel.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
- Willingness to comply with customer safety and PPE protocols.
Benefits
- 401k
- Health Insurance
- PTO
Additional Information
- Position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information and/or Controlled Unclassified Information.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
- This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 business days.