VMI Sales Specialist

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global industrial gases company as a VMI Specialist, where you'll manage daily orders and ensure customer satisfaction. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on safety and integrity. You'll be part of a team that values personal achievement and collaboration, contributing to a positive workplace culture. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their career in a supportive and innovative setting. Take the next step in your career with a company dedicated to making the world more productive and sustainable.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefit plan

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off

Employee Discount Programs

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Strong communication and computer skills, especially in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily orders for strategic accounts ensuring adequate supply.
• Provide high standard customer service and deliver products as needed.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Excel

Safety Awareness

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Description

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Specialist

Location: North Haven, CT

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc is seeking a VMI Specialist to join our team. This position is responsible for daily order management within strategic accounts with the goal of ensuring adequate product supply and replenishment.

What we offer you!

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)
• Employee Discount Programs
• Career growth opportunities

Pay Range: $27.51 - $40.35 per hour, depending on experience.

What you will be doing (1st Shift)

• Provide a high standard of Customer Service
• Visit a pre-determined list of customers daily who require Vendor Managed inventory (cylinders and hardgoods)
• Ensure accuracy of the order, pricing, and processing in JD Edwards
• Convert orders into customer purchase order format and email to purchasing department
• Write credit memos on returned hard goods while taking orders onsite
• Seek opportunities to convert customers to LG&E Express or Electronic Data Interchange payments helping to reduce transaction costs
• Identify & document Prostar (private label brand produced expressly for Linde) conversion opportunities and review quarterly with Territory Managers
• Deliver product to customers as needed
• Communicate effectively with General Sales Manager (GSM), Territory Managers (TM), and Distribution Supervisors
• Assist Territory Managers with cylinder audits, and visit new customer sites, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What makes you great:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Computer skills required with emphasis on Excel (JD Edwards experience preferred)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Upholds high standards of honesty and integrity
• Demonstrates personal ownership for safety and actively contributes to a strong safety culture
• Contributes to a positive work environment where differences are valued and supported
• Strives for personal achievement and helps others attain results
• Ensures accountability through collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Quick to learn, adaptable, and has the ability to apply new skills to help the organization succeed
• Ability to effectively plan and align work activities to achieve desired outcomes in a timely and efficient manner
• Quickly and efficiently takes action in fast-changing situations

Why you will enjoy working with us:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion.

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) is part of the largest Welding, Industrial, Medical, and Specialty Gases companies in the U.S. We carry a comprehensive selection of industrial gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide, etc. LG&E has an extensive network of production plants, retail stores, distribution centers, and customer service locations with a focus on making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies, and services which are making our customers more successful by helping to sustain and protect our planet.

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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.