Blanchard Machinery · 8 hours ago
Work Tool Specialist
West Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expBlanchard Machinery is committed to fostering a high-performance work culture, and they are seeking a Work Tool Specialist to act as a strategic liaison between sales teams, Caterpillar representatives, and allied vendors. This role involves managing work tool inventory, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring optimal stocking strategies for attachments.
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Responsibilities
Leads organizational strategy for work tools (attachments) by engaging internal sales teams, Caterpillar, and allied vendors to deliver accurate availability, lead‑time, compatibility and pricing information
Manages min/max inventory levels by location in partnership with the sales team to ensure optimal stocking strategies. Purchases, trades and disposes of tool inventory as necessary
Builds and maintains strong relationships with Caterpillar and allied vendor representatives through a consistent communication cadence supporting mutual goals
Analyzes aged inventory and drives internal, Caterpillar, and dealer awareness and actions to reduce aged and excess inventory
Evaluates attachment pipeline to ensure alignment with machine inventory and machine arrivals
Advises the sales team on work tool resources, including Cat Price Pages and compatibility guides
Informs internal personnel on new or updated work tools and communicate nomenclature compatibility changes
Assists with work tool logistics, to include tracking estimated delivery dates, branch transfers, and reservation reviews
Manages dealers to dealers work tool trades and searches within the CAT Dealer network to support customer needs
Leads inventory accuracy efforts in partnership with yard coordinators, sales operations and sales teams to reduce write-offers, ensure work tools are properly transferred off and on machines, manage estimate-report reversals, and manage non-stocking attachment inventory ordered for specific deals
Represents Blanchard as the Work Tool Dealer Advisory Representative
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Strong communication and relationship-building skills across internal teams and external partners
Ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives
Ability to travel to Blanchard branch locations and attend out-of-town meetings as needed
High attention to detail, teamwork, and a customer-centric approach
Understanding of demand planning and strong analytical skills
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
Must possess a valid Driver's License with less than three moving violations in the past three years
Preferred
Associate or Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred
2+ years of inventory, supply chain, or product experience preferred, ideally construction equipment industry
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Benefits Medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO and paid holidays, uniforms, and much more.
Exposure to world-class CAT training and development.
A friendly and supportive work environment.
Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies.
Opportunities for advancement.
Company
Blanchard Machinery
Blanchard Machinery is a construction company offering construction equipment services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sandra Hartley
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