Field Inventory Technician: Travel & Stock Optimization

Wesco; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco is seeking a Technician - Field Inventory to travel across assigned areas to call on accounts, check stock, and obtain orders, ensuring inventory accuracy and timely deliveries.

You will interface with customers, support OSR efforts, and maintain daily product reporting to support supply chain controls. The role requires strong communication, multitasking, and the ability to work in a field environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
• High School Degree or Equivalent.
• 1 year of electrical, construction, or mechanical products required; 2 years preferred.
• 1 year of resolving technical, equipment, and service-related issues; 2 years preferred.
• Able to multi-task.
• Able to use hand tools and heavy machinery (e.g., forklift).
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers to evaluate needs or concerns and communicates to Outside Sales Representatives (OSR).
• Maintain on-site daily product reporting and analysis to ensure supply chain controls.
• Source, upsell, and build relationships with existing and potential customers.
• Provide daily support of OSR's sales efforts and account maintenance functions.
• Ensure actual inventory count and communicate with warehouse personnel.
• Assist with on-site product location and identification.
• Enter, review, and release orders to support e-commerce solutions.
• Communicate changes, shortages, and concerns directly to customers and branch management.
• Ensure data in eStock is accurate and up to date.
• Answer questions from current and potential customers on Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) utilization.
• Perform daily scanning and sync tasks.
• Maintain eStock and eCrib VMI labels and webpage revisions to ensure minimum and maximum inventory levels.
• Deliver custom presentations on WESCO LEAN customer value, including Point of Use (vending applications), job trailers and WESCO/EESCODIRECT, ESTOCK.
• Review, control, and release customer orders, report daily customer status, and maintain barcoding and scanning practices for proper product identification and alignment with WESNET

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Microsoft Office

Inventory software

Job description

Wesco is seeking a Technician - Field Inventory to travel across assigned areas to call on accounts, check stock, and obtain orders, ensuring inventory accuracy and timely deliveries.

You will interface with customers, support OSR efforts, and maintain daily product reporting to support supply chain controls. The role requires strong communication, multitasking, and the ability to work in a field environment.