Field Inventory Technician

Job Description

As a Technician – Field Inventory, you will travel through assigned areas to call on accounts. You will check stock/inventory and obtains new product orders. You will note the quantity of items for delivery to each account to ensure proper product inventory is maintained. You will review exposition of items on shelves. You will also build rapport with store management to maintain relationships.

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
  
  

Qualifications

• 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, etc.)
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong presentation and persuasion skills.
• Ability to use win-win approach to resolve controversy, stay objective and fair when dealing with sensitive situations, and maintain constructive working relationships.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Ability to meet emerging customer needs. Including strong customer service background.
• Ability to prospect and market concepts to existing and potential accounts.
• Drive company vehicle for an extended period of time with frequent stops and starts.
• Work is physically strenuous and workers are required to lift heavy packages up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel 75% - 100%
  
  

Working Environment: Outside Sales – Work is generally performed in an office environment, but employee may need to travel to customer sites or warehouse facilities. Can be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Compensation Details: $23.33 - $29.16 Per Hour

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may also include participation in a bonus or sales compensation plan paid according to achievement against sales targets and/or business objectives. Depending on the role, equity and other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package. In addition, Wesco offers a full range of benefits such as paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement savings plans for eligible employees. More information about benefits is available here .

About The Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity and individuality of more than 20,000 Wesco employees around the globe. Through our Business Resource Groups , comprehensive benefits plan and our community outreach initiatives, you can be a part of a welcoming work community who provides platforms for your success.

Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500 company.