Metalworking Specialist

MSC Industrial Direct Co.,Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 64,189 - 100,868; Full time

Job summary

MSC Industrial Direct Co.,Inc. is seeking a dedicated individual in Little Rock, Arkansas for a full-time role focused on metalworking sales. The successful candidate will coordinate with various teams to drive growth and support customer needs. This position requires strong communication skills and hands-on experience in machining applications.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and ideally 2-5 years of experience in metalworking, along with capabilities in MS Office programs. A valid driver's license is mandatory for travel.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years hands-on machining applications experience or proficiency in metalworking applications.
• Engineering education or background preferred.
• Lean or Six Sigma experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support achievement of metalworking sales and gross margin goals.
• Provide technical support for metalworking application opportunities.
• Coordinate and utilize supplier resources to achieve goals.

Skills

Good communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

CNC programming

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC

Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries.

Requisition ID : 20943

Employment Type : Full Time

Job Category : Metalworking

Work Location : Little Rock, Arkansas

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY

This position will report to a Metalworking Sales Manager or Metalworking Specialist Manager, and will work in coordination with multiple Sellers, District Managers, inside branch teams, and multiple support personnel within the MSC organization. The position will also coordinate and utilize supplier resources to achieve targeted goals.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports achievement of metalworking (MW) sales and gross margin goals for their geographical area of responsibility.
• Supports accelerated MW sales growth within identified MW targeted Accounts.
• Supports accelerated MW sales growth with our strategic suppliers and in all MW categories.
• Supports Control Point customer vending opportunities to deliver MW growth, achievement of cost savings goals and assist in the achievement of key district metalworking accounts.
• Drives cost savings through manufacturing process improvements within our core and National Account metalworking customers for market share gains.
• Maintains a MW Opportunity Funnel in salesforce.com to track progress and success on cost savings activities.
• Logs customer engagement activities into salesforce.com.
• Provides technical support for metalworking application opportunities to the sales team and customers.
• Coordinates local MW supplier support for tool testing in support of the sales team.
• Assists Regional Manager's and District Managers as needed in coordinating supplier involvement in regional or branch meetings.
• Supports strategic supplier initiatives driven by the Category and Metalworking Management Team.
• Provides local exclusive brand technical and brand support.
• Delivers company innovations effectively, including MSC MillMax™, TechMate and any new.
• Executes Customer Needs Analysis within our metalworking and manufacturing customers.
• Analysis of current manufacturing processes with recommendations for improvement.
• Supports the MSC Culture within all the undertakings of internal and external customer engagement to ensure unity of purpose and fulfillment of MSC's mission.
• Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.
• Drives the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose.
• Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required.

*INDICATES ESSENTIAL DUTIES

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma required.
• 2 – 5 years hands‑on machining applications experience or demonstrated proficiency in MW applications required.
• Engineering education, experience or background preferred.
• Lean or Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Manufacturing process experience preferred.
• Previous field sales experience with a distributor or metalworking tooling manufacturer is preferred.
• Previous experience with machining productivity improvement or cost savings initiatives preferred.
• Well‑rounded proficiency across broad range of metalworking applications is preferred.

SKILLS

• Good communication skills are required.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience analyzing data preferred.
• Experience in CNC programming preferred.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Outlook, and Microsoft Office Programs.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• A valid driver's license and the ability to travel are required.
• Due to federal regulations and the nature of the job all applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or refugees.
• This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information ("ITAR") and/or Controlled Unclassified Information ("CUI").

Compensation starting at $64,189 - $100,868 plus commission opportunities depending on experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position at this time.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.