VMI Specialist A

The position of VMI Specialist will be based out of Albany, NY!

For the state of New York only, the pay range is $20.00 to $24.00, depending upon qualifications, experience and other considerations permitted by law.

Summary

The VMI Specialist is responsible for overall management, execution, and compliance of onsite contracted customer agreements for Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) agreement deliverables. Additionally, responsible to assist with the identification of additional value-add and/or complimentary product(s) and/or solutions that maximize customer commitment/partnership and profitability of product and/or service sales.

What You’ll Do

• Establish and foster relationships with the sales department and customers to better understand sales potential and ascertain customer needs
• Effectively execute vendor managed inventory agreement requirements that maximize profitability of product and/or service sales, address market and customer needs and proactively converge upon opportunities within assigned VMI accounts
• Monitor and maintain inventory usage and levels; place and expedite re-orders per defined reorder points
• Scan and replenish customer stock; assist with inventory physical movement and organization, cross reference research, data collection and physical inventory, as required
• Train new hires on VMI process (data analysis, replenishment, etc.)
• Conduct customer onsite assessments, evaluations, and other on-site services as needed
• Monitor customer commitments, communicate potential problems and changes with customers; proactively identify and resolve problems effecting customer satisfaction and/or profit
• Review customer concerns regarding billing, credit and products sold; refer concerns to appropriate departments for investigation and resolution
• Identify and utilize business system, CRM tools, and other vendor tools to support customer quotations and orders
• Assist with VMI and assessment proposals and quotes
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You’ll Need

• High School or GED
• Associate’s Degree preferred
• 2 years of project management, procurement, or customer service experience
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required and must be maintained as an on-going requirement of this position

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Practice good interpersonal relations, using tact, courtesy, a positive attitude toward customers and co-workers, pleasant telephone etiquette
• Able to perform basic math functions representative of the job such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and metric scales; computing rate, ratio, and percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs; calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and proportions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and/or Access
• Become proficient in the current business system
• Basic knowledge of features, benefits and use/application of broad range of Industrial products. Strong communication, negotiation and teamwork skills; ability to work independently and prioritize tasks; strong attention to detail and analytical ability required

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment:

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold Occasionally – up to 20%
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment Occasionally – up to 20%
• Travels to offsite locations Constantly – at least 51%

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelfs, pick up boxes, or position one’s self to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet Occasionally – up to 20%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment Occasionally – up to 20%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force:

• Up to 10 pounds Constantly – at least 51%
• Up to 25 pounds Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Up to 50 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 75 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%

“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”