In-Plant Solutions Specialist

Overview

In-Plant Solutions Specialist at MSC Industrial Supply Co.

The In-Plant Solutions Specialist is a critical MSC role located at a large strategic account(s) and supports the customer facility. This associate will be expected to offer excellent service to drive long-term customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include assisting customers with procurement and order placement and managing MSC ControlPoint Solutions (Vending, VMI, Crib) to drive MSC value with these customers.

Responsibilities

• Excellent Customer Service skills to assist in customer order placement, quoting, sourcing, and identification, collection, and logging of all available Cost Savings Statistics.
• Manages the MSC ControlPoint Solutions which could include standard Vendor Managed Inventory, Vending, or Storeroom management programs and may require ordering, product put away and optimization.
• Determines optimal sourcing strategy for key customer projects in collaboration with the Category Team to support MSC''s mission to drive savings and improve the customer''s shop floor.
• Participation and engagement in customer plant and / or production meetings, strategic initiative projects, Lean / Six Sigma events.
• Collaborates with the account team to maximize customer satisfaction and future projects.
• Resolves on-site customer product and service issues by providing sales-related solutions utilizing common and alternative sources of information; consults with other associates and strategic suppliers to locate the most effective sources of information.
• Provides customer service in accordance with MSC standards to ensure customer satisfaction, account retention, and revenue generation using all tools available.
• Communicates customer concerns to management to ensure effective and lasting problem resolution.
• Works closely with vendors to locate sources for product, produce quotes, expedite orders, and arrange product training.
• Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC''s vision and unity of purpose.
• Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required.

Education and Experience

Skills

Other Requirements

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position at this time.

Compensation : starting at $40,000 - $62,000 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 80+ 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.

Our Commitment to You

Our associates are our top priority and investing in their well-being is one way we execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise. Alongside competitive pay, we have a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your family\'s health, well-being and financial future. We offer dynamic healthcare plans, generous 401K and stock purchasing programs, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and paid time away for holidays, vacations, and illness. Visit our page for a better look at our extensive benefits : Your Future Benefits.

You will also have the opportunity to join our Associate Inclusion Circles : Women, Pride, Black, Generational, Veterans, HOLA, and Able. These circles are open to all associates and are designed to promote awareness, collaboration, and respect.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs / requirements known.

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