On-Site Metalworking Specialist

INVESTING IN YOU

Our commitment to internal growth and the development of our associates is unwavering. We believe that investing in our team members professional journey not only benefits them individually but also contributes to the overall success of our organization. Through continuous learning, skill enhancement, and opportunities for advancement, we empower our associates to thrive and reach their full potential. By fostering a culture of growth, transparency, and collaboration, we create an environment where everyone can flourish and contribute meaningfully to our shared goals.

Requisition ID :16597

Associate Referral Bonus Amount :1,000.00

Employment Type :Full Time

Grade :Sales 15

Job Category :Metalworking

Work Location : Mount Vernon, Ohio

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will report to a Metalworking Sales Manager or Metalworking Specialist Manager and is dedicated to a customer site location. This role will also 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 at the assigned customer location.
• Supports accelerated MW sales growth at the assigned customer location.
• Supports accelerated MW sales growth with our strategic suppliers and in all MW categories.
• Drives cost savings through manufacturing process improvement at the assigned customer location.
• Delivers on any specific customer cost savings agreements in place through contracts
• Maintains a MW Opportunity Funnel in salesforce.com to track progress and success on cost savings activities at the assigned location.
• Logs customer engagement activities into salesforce.com
• Provides technical support for metalworking application opportunities to the sales team and customer
• Coordinates local MW supplier support for tool testing in support of your customer.
• Conducts regular meetings with customer production/engineering staff to coordinate the priority level of on-going projects and testing. Manages supplier involvement in said meetings.
• 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™ and TechMate
• Executes Customer Needs Analysis at the assigned customer location.
• 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

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 2 years of 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.

Compensation starting at $73430 - $115390 depending on experience.

The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.

Why MSC? People. Collaboration. Insight. That's how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 75+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential.

When you join our team, you will receive rewards and recognition for your contributions, training and professional development opportunities, Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Veterans, HOLA and DisABLEd as well as a variety of benefits to support you and your family's health, well-being, and financial future. If you are inspired to learn, take risks, and succeed as a team, you can build a better career at MSC.

Equal 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, gender identity/expression or any category protected by applicable law. By applying to this job you agree to the Application and Acknowledgment Declaration terms. Click HERE to review.