Inventory Solutions Specialist (VMI)
At a glance
Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at HD Supply. Remote, United States · full-time · $64,200–$94,600 base.
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What you'll do
- Audit customer inventory, place replenishment orders, and manage new inventory-solution projects across your territory
- Reduce excess, obsolete, and discontinued stock at customer sites by coordinating inventory disposition
- Set up inventory programs at customer locations, from solution design through receiving, stocking, and labeling products
- Resolve stock-level problems and discrepancies while following internal inventory controls
- Train customers, vendors, new hires, and other teams, and present inventory conditions to customers and leadership
What you bring
- At least two years working in inventory auditing or warehouse operations
- A bachelor’s degree in business or a related area is preferred
- Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook is preferred
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone comfortable working independently on inventory projects and guiding or training junior staff. You must live in an eligible state, and the work includes handling materials that may weigh over fifty pounds plus occasional overnight travel.
From the employer
Must reside in the state(s) specified above. This position is only open to residents in the state(s) specified above unless stated otherwise on this job posting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business or a related area.
- 2+ years of experience in inventory auditing or warehouse operations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Job Summary
Contributes to annual sales and profitability targets by performing inventory audits, replenishment, and customer training for inventory management programs within assigned territory. Performs project management and coordination on inventory projects between internal and external customers.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
- Drives business growth within territory with new and existing customers by serving as a point-of-contact for inventory managed solutions, including performing inventory audits, sourcing and ordering products, and project managing new inventory solutions.
- Manages and facilitates the disposition of inventory at customer sites by reducing exposure to excess stock, dead stock, and discontinued items.
- Audits and replenishes inventory to maintain stock levels, resolves customer issues related to inventory adjustments and discrepancies, and ensures compliance with established internal control procedures.
- Assists with the implementation and setup of new inventory managed solutions at customer sites, including designing inventory solutions, receiving product, and stocking and labeling finished goods.
- Works with cross-functional sales teams as the subject matter expert for inventory solutions tasks.
- Helps train new hires, vendors, customers, and other functional areas on inventory solutions.
- Presents to customers and leadership on market conditions and concerns.
Nature and Scope
- Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.
- Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct customers of the process.
- May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel.
Work Environment
- Usually located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort, such as dust, fumes, or odors.
- Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment that be heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward.
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Education and Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.
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Pay Range
HDS provides the following benefits to all permanent full-time associates:
- Medical (with Prescription drug coverage), dental, and vision plans
- Health care and Dependent Care FSA (as applicable)
- 401(K) with company match
- Paid Holiday, Vacation, Personal Time, and Wellness Day
- Paid Sick Time
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Whole Life insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
CA, CO, CT, D.C., DE, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MN, NJ, NV, NY, OH, RI, VA, VT, and WA law requires the posting of the potential salary range for advertised jobs. Individual base pay is determined based on a variety of elements including market data, experience, skills, internal equity and other factors.
Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.
Equal Employment Opportunity
HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.