On-Site Metalworking Specialist

BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC

Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries. We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.

Requisition ID : 18522

Employment Type : Full Time

Job Category : Metalworking

Work Location : East Aurora / Buffalo NY

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY :

This position will report to a Metalworking Sales Manager or Metalworking Specialist Manager and is dedicated to a customer site location. This roles will also work in coordination with multiple Sellers, District Managers, inside branch teams and multiple support personnel within the MSC organization. The position will also coordinate and utilize supplier resources to achieve targeted goals.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES :

Supports achievement of metalworking (MW) sales and gross margin goals at the assigned customer location.

Supports accelerated MW sales growth at the assigned customer location.

Supports accelerated MW sales growth with our strategic suppliers and in all MW categories.

Drives cost savings through manufacturing process improvement at the assigned customer location.

Delivers on any specific customer cost savings agreements in place through contracts

Maintains a MW Opportunity Funnel in salesforce.com to track progress and success on cost savings activities at the assigned location.

Logs customer engagement activities into salesforce.com

Provides technical support for metalworking application opportunities to the sales team and customer

Coordinates local MW supplier support for tool testing in support of your customer.

Conducts regular meetings with customer production / engineering staff to coordinate the priority level of on-going projects and testing. Manages supplier involvement in said meetings.

Assists Regional Manager s and District Managers as needed in coordinating supplier involvement in regional or branch meetings.

Supports strategic supplier initiatives driven by the Category and Metalworking Management Team.

Provides local exclusive brand technical and brand support.

Delivers company innovations effectively, including MSC MillMax"! and TechMate

Executes Customer Needs Analysis at the assigned customer location.

Analysis of current manufacturing processes with recommendations for improvement

Supports the MSC Culture within all the undertakings of internal and external customer engagement to ensure unity of purpose and fulfillment of MSC s mission.

Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.

Drives 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 :

High school diploma required.

Minimum 2 years of hands on machining applications experience or demonstrated proficiency in MW applications required.

Engineering education, experience or background preferred.

Lean or Six Sigma experience preferred.

Manufacturing process experience preferred.

Previous field sales experience with a distributor or metalworking tooling manufacturer is preferred.

Previous experience with machining productivity improvement or cost savings initiatives preferred.

Well-rounded proficiency across broad range of metalworking applications is preferred.

SKILLS :

Good communication skills are required.

Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Experience analyzing data preferred.

Experience in CNC programming preferred

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Outlook, and Microsoft Office Programs.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A valid driver s license and the ability to travel are required.

This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information ( ITAR ) and / or Controlled Unclassified Information ( CUI ).

Compensation starting at $73430 $115390 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.

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.

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 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 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.