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HD Supply

Inventory Solutions Specialist (VMI)

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What they do

An Inventory or Supply Specialist specializes in tracking and managing inventory and supplies to improve production or distribution at a company or organization. Manages purchase orders, or distribution of materials between different centers of a large company.

$40,785 / year median in Florida

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

  • 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.
  • 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.

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. HD Supply considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.