MSC Industrial Supply Co. · 23 hours ago
Vendor Manager Inventory Specialist
Saginaw, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$31K/yr - $44K/yrMSC Industrial Supply Co. is a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services. The VMI Specialist Level 1 is responsible for managing inventory at designated customer sites, ensuring customer satisfaction through effective solution support and collaboration with sales and business development teams.
HardwareIndustrialManufacturingSalesSupply Chain ManagementWholesale
No H1B
Responsibilities
Maintain appropriate stock levels (min/max) 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 (Clean, Arrange, Relationships, Exceeded Expectations)
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
Contributes to the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose
Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required
Qualification
Required
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
A valid driver's license may be required
Position requires 80%+ travel
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks (walking, bending, standing for long periods)
Willingness to comply with customer safety and PPE protocols
This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information (“ITAR”) and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (“CUI”)
Preferred
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
Benefits
Dynamic healthcare plans
Generous 401K and stock purchasing programs
Tuition reimbursement opportunities
Paid time away for holidays, vacations, and illness
Company
MSC Industrial Supply Co.
MSC Industrial Supply Co.
Founded in 1941
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1995-12-05IPO
Leadership Team
Erik Gershwind
Chief Executive Officer
Martina McIsaac
President and Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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