MSC Industrial Supply Co. • Southfield, MI 48086
Job #2683129164
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Requisition ID :15712
Employment Type :Full Time
Job Category :Customer Solutions
Work Location : Southfield, IN (Whse)
State or Province :Indiana (US-IN)
Potential Work Location :United States : Indiana : Southfield
Job Grade: Exempt 12
BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY:
The Solutions Consignment Program Specialist is a critical role responsible for the successful execution of customer consigned inventory solutions. Partners with both internal and external customers to align activities and expectations around the consigned solution. This position is responsible also for inventory management activities supporting the consigned inventory. To be successful in this role, the associate must be proficient with data analytics as it relates to customer's everchanging business needs and to make recommendations that will support the customer's and MSC initiatives.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintains accuracy and reconciliation of consigned inventory programs providing service, support and inventory management for both Usage and Replenishment accounts
Works with internal teams to ensure operational efficiencies and service levels meet and exceed customer expectations through strong customer service orientation with excellent follow up skills
Acts as a Trusted Advisor that delivers a superior customer experience to build customer trust and drive retention
Researches and reconciles inventory variances to ensure compliance with MSC inventory management policies
Manages invoicing of consigned product with close attention to alignment with customer expectations and requirements reconciling disbursements with the customers reporting
Analyzes customer inventory usage and maintains CFC and branch inventory demand levels to support usage
Responsible for maintaining the electronic data collection process that drives invoicing for consignment.
Facilitates account review and reconciliation activities to determine and make recommendations for continued inclusion of consigned items based on inventory turns and product availability status
Manages requests to add, change or delete items in both the vending and ISS systems maintaining alignment between both systems
Makes recommendations to sales team and customers for updates to consigned inventory item plan to keep the program aligned with contractual obligations and drive sales growth
Provides training for Field Service and Sales team, as well as customers, around proper inventory handling procedures at Solution site to ensure inventory management compliance
Manages return of consigned product back to MSC and all tracking activities to ensure product is received and accounted for
Effectively communicates initiatives between multiple contacts within a customer
Answers inbound customer calls and emails to process orders, troubleshoot issues, collaborates with vendors to source products, make product recommendations and provide general technical web-sync support and change requests
Works closely with management to ensure the most effective and lasting problem resolution
Resolves complex credit and collection issues to enhance customer service
Required to support elevated Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements unique to consignment accounts
Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required
Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Associate degree or equivalent work experience is required
Minimum of two years customer service experience is required
Demonstrated ability to manage complex processes is required
Minimum of three years of Inventory Management experience required
Four years of Industry experience preferred
MSC Solutions experience is preferred
Experience with consignment is preferred
SKILLS:
Strong problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills required
Strong verbal and written communication skills required
Strong customer focus required
Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel and Word is required
AS400 knowledge and the ability to learn new applications preferred
Driver of execution, ability to work through complex situations
Must exhibit basic math skills and ability to organize and manage time appropriately
Ability to work independently, prioritize and re-prioritize activities, multi-task, interpret data, identify trends, formulate solutions and follow tasks to completion
Ability to be flexible and agile in response to non-standard customer requirements
Compensation starting at $45010 - $70730 depending on experience.
The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.
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, Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Veterans, HOLA and Disabled 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. By applying to this job you agree to the Application and Acknowledgment Declaration terms. Click HERE (~~~) to review.
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