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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:** 19151

**Employment Type:** Full Time

**Job Category:** Vending Management

**Work Location:** Charlotte, NC

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY

Through strong interpersonal skills and with limited supervision, the Inventory Management Solution Consultant s (IMSC) primary role is enabling explosive revenue growth through solution opportunity management. This includes solution discovery, recommendations, signings support, and installation oversight. This can include supporting Customer Needs Analysis (B/CNA) agreements and/or complex sales support involving customer C-Suite personnel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Enables explosive sales growth by properly managing new solution opportunities; this is the ultimate responsibility of the IMSC, beginning with comprehensive customer discovery through installation oversight.

+ Proficient with all MSC/Class C inventory management solutions including but not limited to vending, VMI, VMI Inclusion, Crib Software, CMI, etc.

+ Partners with key stakeholders to ensure customer needs are met through data collection, solutions discovery, and building customer relationships to enable explosive sales growth.

+ Conducts detailed discovery on customer needs, including but not limited to data collection, process improvement, price concerns, and cost savings that result in increased signings and expedited installation timelines.

+ Continuously works to shorten discovery and recommendation processes (without sacrificing quality) to expedite timelines and speed overall implementations.

+ Ensures recommended solutions address specific customer needs.

+ Provides financial assumptions that support the recommended solution.

+ Works with sales partners to obtain signed agreements in a timely manner.

+ Drives proficiencies in the following areas:

+ Installations (on occasion may be required to support actual solution installations)

+ Break Fix (onsite service)

+ Post Install Support

+ Supply Chain Optimization

+ Cancellation Support

+ Utilizes key tools, technology, and related PPE to maintain a safe work environment.

+ Adheres to service level agreements to consistently deliver best-in-class results.

+ Mentors others on solutions-based programs and systems.

+ Follows all required Salesforce protocols for project and time management.

+ Provides feedback to management for continuous process improvement.

+ Represents MSC Solutions at branch meetings and fosters partnerships with sales associates.

+ Supports designated team goals and objectives.

+ Follows all MSC policies and procedures documented in the associate handbook.

+ Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.

+ Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure unity of purpose and fulfillment of MSC s mission.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

+ Bachelor's Degree in Business or equivalent experience is required.

+ Minimum three years supporting value-added customer solutions/inventory management programs is required.

+ Experience troubleshooting hardware and/or software preferred.

+ Knowledge of MSC-like product lines/services and MSC-related experience is required.

+ Driver of execution; ability to work through complex situations.

SKILLS

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

+ Excellent interpersonal skills required.

+ Organizational and time management skills required.

+ Problem solving and situational adaptability skills required.

+ Computer literacy and proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software required.

+ Electro/Mechanical aptitude preferred.

+ Database software and SQL preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

+ A valid driver s license and the ability to travel 75% (including overnight) is required.

+ Must possess basic knowledge and use of hand and power tools.

+ Able to perform physical activities such as lifting up to approximately 50 lbs.

+ Ability to work in various types of industrial environments.

+ Must adhere to customer-specific requirements such as wearing hard hats, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, etc.

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

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**Compensation starting at-** $60,000 - $80,000 (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.

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 (https://jobs.mscdirect.com/content/Benefits/?locale=en\_US) .

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.