ARE YOU OUR NEXT IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALIST?

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Vallen’s Implementation Specialist is an individual contributor responsible for ensuring the deployment of the proper set up of storeroom operations and account infrastructures, the development of customer catalogs/data files, and physical inventory at Vallen’s customer facilities.  They provide initial go-live support and transition operations to site leadership post implementation of Vallen’s business model.

• Collaborates with customers to assist in defining their requirements for the implementation (e.g., data, performance reporting, delivery, freight, packaging, labeling, invoice payment, etc.).
• Assists IT in developing specifications for key interfaces, mapping data and assisting in testing to ensure reliability for a successful implementation and go-live.
• Assists with setting up account information in business system, linking the pricing matrix, ordering equipment, devising personnel/shift work flow logistics, identifying processes and conducting gap analysis with customer.
• Receives data files from customer and work under the supervision of the project leader to ensure all items are identified and cross referenced.
• Participates in the physical inventory activities at customer facilities by organizing stock, affixing bar code labels (if required) and counting inventory.
• Participates in post physical inventory processes by helping to reconcile variances with the customer’s file.
• Provides go-live and transition support to site operations by conducting follow up training and site process review.

QUALIFICATIONS 

+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | +----------------------------------------------------------------------- | | ---+ | | | - We require 1-3 years applicable experience including: | | | | | | | | | | | | - Working for a distributor of MRO products in sales, operations | | | | | | or purchasing | | | | | | - Working in a manufacturing/production environment, preferably | | in | | | | the storeroom or tool crib | | | | | | - Working in a purchasing/inventory management position in an | | | | | | industrial environment replenishing stock materials | | | | | | | | | | | | Other relevant experience should include: | | | | | | | | | | | | - Project Management knowledge; experience using Smartsheet | | | | | | preferred | | | | | | - 6 Sigma Yellow or Green Belt Training is a plus! | | | | | | - Proficiency in using MS Office software including Excel, | | | | | | Outlook, Word, Power Point. | | | | | | - Prepared and willing to travel 75%!! | | | | | | | | | | | |   | | | | | +----------------------------------------------------------------------- | | ---+ | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+

ABOUT VALLEN

Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions and services along with a comprehensive range of maintenance, repair, operating, production, safety and electrical products to meet the growing supply needs of customers in facilities across North America and around the world. Vallen is headquartered in Belmont, NC and is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA, part of the global Sonepar family.

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

401K Plan, Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a definitive career path.

EOE M/F/DISABILITY/VETERAN

Required Skills Required Experience

• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Computer skills