Job Abstract

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc is seeking a VMI Specialist to join our team located in Akron, OH. 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 (1st shift)

• 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 General Sales Manager (GSM), Territory Manager (TM) and distribution supervisors
• Identify/Document Prostar conversion opportunities and meet quarterly with Territory Managers to review.
• Assist Territory Managers 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 Territory Managers to new customers, as needed

Other duties as assigned