Vendor Managed Inventory Specialist

EECO is a leading provider of industrial solutions, dedicated to offering innovative and efficient methods for managing Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) parts in industrial plants and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). We are seeking a motivated and detail oriented VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) Specialist to join our team.

The VMI Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting and growing EECO's Storeroom Programs by working closely with industrial plants and OEMs. Reporting to the Customer Success Manager, the VMI Specialist will be responsible for implementing and organizing customer storerooms, maintaining inventory, and building strong relationships with vendors to drive MRO sales. This role presents an excellent opportunity for candidates to develop fundamental skills in wholesale distribution, enhance product knowledge, and advance within various areas of our Sales Team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Customer Interaction:
  • Understand customer goals and provide viable options.
  • Provide customer information for setup on our VMI Software platform.
  • Conduct crib crawls and develop/import customer inventory master sheets.
  • Travel to customer sites on a regular basis.
• Storeroom Setup and Maintenance:
  • Implement and organize customer storerooms according to the Scope of Work.
  • Coordinate shelving setup with the Corporate Facility Manager.
  • Work closely with the Customer Success Manager to finalize min/max settings.
  • Create and set up bin labels.
• Vendor and Relationship Management:
  • Build and maintain relationships with vendors to increase EECO MRO sales.
  • Develop strategies to expand existing programs and secure new ones.
• Storeroom Growth Plans:
  • Develop growth plans to identify, understand influences, demonstrate advantages, and convert product lines serviced by competitors in existing EECO Storeroom Programs.
• Compliance and Audits:
  • Conduct regular customer storeroom reviews.

• • Maintain existing storerooms, implementing changes as needed.
  • Conduct quarterly compliance audits
• Physical Breakdown:
  • Conduct physical breakdown of any storeroom that may be closing

Position Requirements:

• AS or BS in Business and/or at least 2 years' experience in sales, procurement or industrial environments
• Knowledge of common electrical components and concepts preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build customer relationships and promote sales proposals
• Proven process improvement and organizational skills.
• Commitment to self-improvement and continuous learning.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with ERP systems a plus
• Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.

EECO offers a competitive compensation and benefit program. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.