Linde Gas & Equipment Inc is seeking a VMI Specialist to join our team located in Des Moines, IA. The VMI Specialist is responsible for daily order management within strategic accounts. By partnering with plant level purchasing contacts, the goal is to ensure adequate product supply and replenishment.
VMI Specialist
- Visit a pre-determined list of strategic customers on a daily basis that require Vendor Managed inventory (cylinders/hardgoods)
- Ensure accuracy of the order, pricing and processing in JDE.
- Convert order into customer PO format and email to purchasing department (As Required)
- Deliver product to customers as needed
- Clearly communicate with GSM, TM and distribution supervisors
- Identify/Document Prostar conversion opportunities and meet quarterly with TM's to review.
- Assist TM's with cylinder audits
- Write credit memos when customers return hard goods while taking orders on site.
- Looks for opportunities to convert customer to LG&E Express, EDI payments, etc. - opportunities to reduce transaction costs.
- Goes on joint calls with TMs to new customers, as needed
- Travel required minimum 35% with overnight stays
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma Required (Bachelor's preferred)
- Excel / JDE / Computer skills
- Strong written and Oral communication skills
- Clean driving record (no DUI/DWI, revoked, etc.)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law