Technician, VMI w / CDL

Technician, VMI W / CDL

Location : Longview, WA - Retail shop

How will you contribute and grow? At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. Airgas is hiring for a Technician, VMI w / CDL in Longview, WA! We are looking for you! $25.59- $32.00 / hr Monday-Friday (Daytime Shift) Equipment used : CDL B with Hazmat and Tanker Recruiter : Fallon Clark / fallon.clark@airgas.com / 470-720-0218 CALL / TEXT

The VMI technician is responsible for implementing and maintaining a vendor managed inventory (VMI) program across various customer locations. This role includes managing order placement, handling product deliveries, and reporting on daily customer operations to Airgas stakeholders. VMI technicians also educate customers on industry best practices and new product offerings. Additionally, the position involves making deliveries when a delivery driver is unavailable, always adhering to DOT and Airgas policies and procedures.

Essential duties and responsibilities include :

• Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
• First point of contact with Airgas customers regarding gasses, hardgoods, or other equipment.
• Conducts and coordinates local VMI programs including delivery of product, restocking and resupply as necessary.
• Provides area supply chain managers, account managers and branch managers with updates related to the customer VMI program.
• Enters orders in SAP and researches products as necessary.
• Follows up on back orders and provides insight to various customers.
• Works with account managers to maintain continuity in pricing strategies for each account.
• Identifies additional items that could be supplied and monitored through the VMI program.
• Helps to quote and sample new products for customers.
• Orders product to ensure proper inventory levels are met.
• Communicates inventory requirements and changes to the supporting branch.
• Works with Area Supply Chain Manager to update inventory levels at local branches.
• Helps determine Min / Max levels based on delivery cycle and customer stock level requirements.
• Monitors inventory levels at customer sites.
• Monitors customer usage and suggests adjustments to product levels to ensure maximum efficiency and product turn.
• Communicates customer concerns and questions to proper Airgas personnel.
• Responsible for maintaining vehicle maintenance of Airgas vehicles.
• Attains customer signatures on delivery documents.
• Updates database system to close out delivery ticket information on a daily basis.
• Approves new delivery points for accessibility and safety for our drivers.
• Maintains VMI System by cleaning, organizing and relabeling bins.
• Organizes production additions and deletions.
• Provides emergency response support for the area.
• Performs first level repair and troubleshooting of VMI equipment.
• Provides industry knowledge to various levels within the customers organization.
• Trains and provides knowledge to various personnel within Airgas.
• Uploads, delivers, and downloads safely to customers of hardgoods items and cylinders containing compressed gases.
• Returns empty cylinders to Airgas location for refilling.
• Maintains load manifests and all other vehicle documents, ensuring they are properly completed and balanced with truck counts and shipping documents before and after deliveries.
• Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, documenting deficiencies and ensures all safety items are in good working order.
• Maintains a safe driving record and appropriate driver's license classification while operating company vehicles and equipment.