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AIRGAS USA LLC Vendor Managed Inventory Technician in Des Moines, Iowa
R10039139 Vendor Managed Inventory Technician (Open)
Location:
Des Moines, IA - Retail shop
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
The VMI Technician oversees the implementation and upkeep of the Service Model, encompassing ordering, deliveries, and Vendor Managed Inventory programs. Additionally, the Technician initiates customer engagement, serves as the primary point of contact for welding hardgoods and safety supplies tied to Vending Machines and Vendor Managed Inventory bins.
In particular, you will:
The Vendor Management Inventory Technician delivers and services key vending account customers and customer cabinets / storerooms relative to inventory of gases, consumables and safety products.
Additionally, this position does basic troubleshooting and mechanical repairs as needed.
This position focuses on servicing existing accounts throughout an assigned district.
Delivery and replenishment to customers of various industrial products and vending machine or storeroom items.
Reviews manual stock levels of various inventories at multiple plant departments for reorder.
Maintains dedicated branch inventory levels for proper replenishment.
Tracks and turns in delivery tickets and consignment fill tickets.
I nput orders using SAP for supply chain customers over the phone, via email, or other means.
Work closely with VMI Technicians to generate quotes for customers on new products and/or existing items.
Maintain and update VMI Technician schedules, min/max sheets, and other administrative documents.
Assist with the creation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for Supply Chain customers.
Assist with the onboarding of new customers with Key Account Coordinator by inputting new parts, quoting out products, and securing samples in the system.
Create and edit customer agreements related to pricing and stocking levels.
Act as the liaison between the region and suppliers, verifying order confirmations, resolving delivery problems, and following up on backorders.
Act as the primary contact for vending machine issues, repairs, and future installations.
Escalates additional issues or concerns with the Supply Chain Manager.
Coordinate installations with Vending Technicians to ensure timely delivery of new equipment.
Update vending machine employee data, part numbers, and other items using the Cribmaster or Supply Pro database.
Other duties as assigned.
__Are you a MATCH?
Must have a valid US Driver's License.
Minimum 2 years of experience in product distribution or inventory management.
Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Regularly required to move up to 50 pounds and transport up to 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
Self-starter; self-motivated; operates with a sense of urgency; ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated planning skills and outstanding personal relationship skills.
Demonstrates a clear and effective speaking manner for the purpose of explaining information to customers and employees.
Strong problem-solver, with a high level of attention to detail.
Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds within Airgas and outside the Company.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Your differences enhance our performance
At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse an inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
Equal Employment Opportunity Information
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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