VMI Specialist

LGG INDUSTRIAL

LGG INDUSTRIAL is a solutions-driven national distributor of hoses, gaskets, and conveyor products. Our skilled colleagues serve customers in various industrial segments to improve their operations and reduce their total cost of ownership. With locations across the United States and Canada, we aim to deliver consistent service and support across North America.

We desire to create an employee-centric place to work, a place where you can develop your skills and grow as a professional. We provide training and advancement opportunities to build a career and life-work integration to keep you at your best.

Our philosophy is that the success of our business is directly dependent upon the health and safety of our associates. We focus on maintaining a safe work environment and strive to achieve zero injuries through our safety-first culture. For more information, please visit ~~~

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Role Profile

Position: VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) Specialist

Job Location: Savannah

Job Type: Full-Time

Status: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Role

The position will be responsible for the timely and customer-oriented delivery of products. Additionally, this position will be responsible for maintaining and growing appropriate inventory at multiple designated customer sites and providing outstanding customer service. Reporting to the Branch Operations Manager, this position will also help customers understand how ERIKS can provide solutions to their business needs.

Responsibilities

• Must maintain 100% commitment to safety policies and procedures, both at ERIKS and customer facilities.

• Ensure product stocking levels by scanning for ordering purposes to help maintain accurate inventory levels

• Make deliveries of products from the local branch to the customer locations using either a company van or a box truck

• Stock purchased product in designated customer locations

• Resolve customer problems promptly to retain and promote customer loyalty

• Help create new orders by engaging with customers to identify additional product needs

• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in productivity, process, and cycle time

• Probe for customer needs during each site visit and works with sales partners to expand ERIK's offerings

• Implement scanning tools in designated customer sites, where needed

• Spend majority of time servicing customers in the field at customer sites as well as making deliveries

• When not out delivering or performing VMI, work in the warehouse performing other related duties as required

Skills and Abilities

• Customer service focused

• Collaboration and problem-solving skills

• Handle different technical and operational issues

• Ability to communicate effectively with the customer, customer service reps and account reps in a professional manner, both oral and written

• Must be able to work independently

• Basic computer skills are a must

• Applicants should possess the ability to interact with customers, and team-members in a professional manner

• Requires a proficiency in math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in units of measure. Additionally, must be able to perform calculations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.

• Basic mechanical skills including the use of hand tools.

• The ability to pull, push, grasp, bend, lift and carry up to 50lbs on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record

• High school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience

• Reliable transportation is a must

• Must be able to work independently

• The ability to safely drive a Company truck

• The ability to interact professionally with all employees and customers

• Ability to see in color

• Ability to work overtime, as required

• Ability to pull, push, grasp, bend, lift and carry up to 50 lbs independently on a repeated basis

• Ability to consistently move throughout facility and customers during the full workday

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

• Must have a mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn about how our products are produced on equipment

• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory software and to create packing list

• Basic math skills

• Properly measure with a tape measure

• Background checks, drug screening may be required (as warranted by Company, Customer or DOT requirements in working on-site and operating equipment)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an industrial setting

• 1-2 years of warehousing or production experience in an industrial setting

• Requires excellent verbal and written communications skills

• Inventory control experience is preferred

• Knowledge of tooling and tool maintenance

• Proven measurement and mathematical fraction/decimal conversion skills

• Requires ability to organize and prioritize workload and be able to interact effectively with all types of people in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Total Rewards

• Competitive compensation plan

• Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, short term and long-term disability

• 401-k with company match

• Paid time off

Equal Opportunity Employer

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetics, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Qualified Candidates Only. Although we appreciate your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We will be accepting applications for this role through April 8, 2024.