VMI Route Driver - Pinellas Park, FL

Matheson Tri-Gas; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Matheson Tri-Gas is seeking a Vendor Managed Inventory Route Driver to service on-site customers in Florida. The role involves delivering and loading inventory into vending machines or cabinets, taking orders based on pre-set min/max levels, and coordinating with the site office to process deliveries.

You must maintain safety practices, travel weekly to customer sites, and build strong relationships with customers and internal teams, including Site Manager, OSR and ISR.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in welding or gas industry preferred.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Experience with customer-facing roles.
• Familiarity with safety policies and driving company vehicles.
• Forklift operation training provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and load inventory into vending machines or cabinets.
• Take orders for next delivery based on min/max quantities.
• Communicate orders to Site office for processing.
• Take cylinder gas orders with sites and coordinate fulfillment.
• Establish relationships with customers and end-users.
• Coordinate with Site Manager, OSR and ISR to update min/max as needed.
• Fulfill and plan deliveries to ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Maintain site inventory and housekeeping at customer sites and in the VMI vehicle.
• Identify issues affecting customer satisfaction and escalate promptly.
• Possibly operate forklift to load trucks (training provided).

Skills

Safety compliance

Customer service

Communication

Ordering system navigation

Warehouse planning

Professional image

Teamwork

Coaching/improvement

Time management

Valid driver's license

Physical ability 50 lbs

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Ordering system

Job description

Vendor Managed Inventory Route Driver

Salary Range $29.00 to $30.00

Essential Function

Adhere to all of Company safety policies, including those related to driving a Company vehicle (e.g. following the Smith System, etc.), keeping up to date on MATHESON's Safety trainings, and participation in daily Toolbox Talks. Visit VMI customers on a regular basis, delivering and loading inventory into vending machine(s) or parts cabinet(s). At a customer site(s), take the orders for the next delivery based on minimum/maximum quantities that are predetermined for each customer. Communicate orders to Site office for processing. Take cylinder gas orders at customer sites where needed, and communicate to the with the applicable sites and personnel so that orders can be placed and fulfilled. Establish personal relationships with customers and end-users. Assist customers with any special orders they may have or return issues. Work with the Site Manager (SM), Outside Sales Rep (OSR) and Inside Sales Rep (ISR), and VMI Customer Service Representative to ensure that each customer's Min/Max quantities make sense and are updated periodically as the business needs change. Fulfill and plan deliveries to ensure uninterrupted supply of product to customer. Work with the Site Manager and VMI Customer Service Rep to ensure the applicable site inventory is organized and up to the right stocking levels to be able to reliably service the customers. Maintain good housekeeping at customer sites, applicable site and in the MATHESON VMI vehicle. Responsible for identifying problematic issues that if not addressed would result in an unsatisfied customer, notifying the right person or function promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and then following up to ensure resolution. Maintain order sheets on computer by deleting and adding lines as necessary. Perform other duties as needed, including being part of the operations and sales team, that may mean additional duties that contribute to the overall success of the business. For example, driving a forklift (training provided) to load trucks, etc.

Required for All Jobs

Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards

Work Experience

Work Experience 1-3 years Welding/gas industry preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Awareness of Safety and the ability to adhere to safety practices even when "no one is looking" and be part of building a culture of safety.
• Provide excellent internal and external Customer Service.
• Computer Skills - ability to navigate and learn MATHESON's Ordering system (some training will be provided).
• Able to Plan and Organize the warehouse and an ordering / reordering system.
• Present a professional business image as the "face" of MATHESON to the customer when needed.
• Ability to Communicate externally with customers and internally with the MATHESON Site.
• Teamwork - understands being part of a team means the needs of the team come first.
• Able to take Coaching as a way of improvement of skills and practices over time.
• Ability to follow-up on time-sensitive issues at a customer site or at the MATHESON Site.
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to pick up 50 lbs.
• Ability to work independently and in a timely manner.
• Ability to work well with others and work for the greater good of the business.

Licenses and Certifications

Licenses and Certifications AK Driver's License Within 30 days Required/Preferred

Travel Requirements

8-14 Weekly on-road visiting/interacting on site with customers.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability.