VMI Technician

R VMI Technician (Open)

Location:

Union Gap, WA - Retail Shop

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a VMI Technician in Union Gap, WA!

We are looking for you!

• Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 with bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

The VMI technician will be responsible for implementing and maintaining a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program located at a wide variety of customer locations. The responsibilities include order placement, product deliveries, and reporting about customer day-to-day operations to various stakeholders within Airgas. VMI technicians provide customers with industry knowledge related to best practices and innovative product offerings.

• Welcoming point of contact with Airgas customers regarding gasses, hardgoods, or other equipment.
• Collaborates on and coordinates local VMI programs including delivery of product, restocking and re-supply 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 helpful insights to various customers.
• Works together with account managers to maintain continuity in pricing strategies for each account.
• Identifies additional items that could be supplied and nurtured 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.
• Partners with Area Supply Chain Manager to update inventory levels at local branches.
• Helps establish Min/Max levels based on delivery cycle and customer stock level requirements.
• Supports inventory health at customer sites. Reviews customer usage and suggests thoughtful adjustments to product levels to optimize flow and product turn.
• Communicates customer concerns and questions to proper Airgas personnel.
• Ensures the ongoing care and maintenance of Airgas vehicles.
• Attains customer signatures on delivery documents. Updates database system to close out delivery ticket information on a daily basis.
• Evaluates and guides new delivery points for accessibility and safety for our drivers.
• Maintains VMI System by cleaning, organizing and re-labeling bins. Organizes production additions and deletions.
• Provides emergency response support for the area.
• Provides initial troubleshooting support and resolution for VMI equipment.
• Shares industry knowledge with various levels within the customer's organization.
• Mentors and shares knowledge with various personnel within Airgas.

Are you a MATCH?

• High school diploma or the equivalent, five years related experience and/or training or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of one to three years of experience in an industrial retail, inside sales, customer service and/or inventory control related position.
• Experience using SAP or similar software systems.
• Intermediate computer skills with a strong command of basic data input and extraction using standard productivity suites (e.g., Google Workspace).
• Proven ability to work effectively under deadlines and with little supervision and to complete a high volume of paperwork accurately and on time.
• Ability to clearly communicate by phone, email or in person with customers, sales staff, Branch Manager and all the other branch personnel. Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• May be required to operate a forklift in the warehouse.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety data sheets.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must…