Inventory Management Specialist

Manchester, NH, United States

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Requisition ID :15692

Employment Type : Full Time

Job Category : Customer Solutions

Work Location : Manchester, NH

State or Province : New Hampshire (US-NH)

Potential Work Location : United States : New Hampshire : Manchester

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Solution Implementation Manager, the Inventory Management Specialists (IMS) would be responsible for successfully implementing the various inventory management solutions offered by MSC promoting a best-in-class experience for all stakeholders. This includes driving solutions, installations, data collection, vending machine diagnostics, maintenance, and training. This position is expected to focus on advanced solution selling and implementation tasks.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborates with all MSC Sales Teams to enable explosive sales growth through Solutions.

Maintains a thorough knowledge of all MSC solutions which include but not limited to: bar coded solutions such as CMI and VMI, Vending, Crib Software, etc.

Follows all required Salesforce protocols for project and time management.

Drives proficiencies in the following areas: Solutions discovery including data collection

Solutions recommendations

Installations

Break Fix (onsite service)

Post Install Support

Supply Chain Optimization

Fiscal responsibility

Cancellation support

Adheres to service level agreements to consistently deliver best-in-class results.

Proficient knowledge with the tools, technology and related PPE is essential for success.

Provides feedback to management for continuous process improvement.

Represents MSC Solutions at branch meetings and foster partnerships with sales associates.

Supports designated team goals and objectives.

Follows all MSC policies and procedures documented in the associate handbook.

Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.

Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure unity of purpose and fulfillment of MSC's mission.

*INDICATES ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully an associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, experience level and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: An Associates' Degree or the equivalent relevant experience is required.

Minimum two (2) years supporting value-added customer solutions / inventory management programs is preferred.

Experience troubleshooting hardware and/or software preferred.

Knowledge of MSC-like product lines/services & MSC related experience is required.

Minimum of two (2) years of general sales experience is preferred.

SKILLS: Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Excellent interpersonal skills required.

Organizational & time management skills required.

Excellent Electro/Mechanical skills required.

Problem solving, and situational adaptability skills required.

Computer literacy & proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet & presentation software required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A valid driver's license & the ability to travel 75% including overnight is required.

Must possess basic knowledge and use of hand and power tools.

Able to perform physical activities such as lifting to approximately 50 lbs

Ability to work in various types of industrial environments.

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").

Why MSC

People. Collaboration. Insight. That's how you build something that works.

Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 75+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions.

We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential. When you join our team, you will receive rewards and recognition for your contributions, training and professional development opportunities, as well as a variety of benefits to support you and your family's health, well-being, and financial future.

If you are inspired to learn, take risks, and succeed as a team, you can build a better career at MSC.

Equal 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.