VMI Specialist (47990)

VMI Specialist — Vendor Managed Inventory & Fluid Power

$24.00 - $28.00/hr | Mandan, ND | Full-Time

MCE West — Parker Store | Company vehicle provided

Are you the kind of person customers genuinely look forward to seeing on their scheduled visit, because they know you will show up prepared, keep their bins stocked, and handle whatever they throw at you?

At MCE West, our VMI Specialist is the face of our Vendor Managed Inventory program across our customer base in the Mandan and Bismarck area. You will visit customer sites on a regular schedule, monitor and replenish inventory using a handheld scanner, spot new product opportunities, assist with hose assemblies, and serve as the direct connection between our customers and our inside and outside sales teams. You will drive a company vehicle, work independently, and build the kind of trusted relationships that keep customers loyal for years. Parker Hannifin product knowledge is a major plus in this role.

If you are mechanically inclined, reliable, and thrive working independently with a customer-facing route, this is a great opportunity.

Compensation & Benefits

$24.00 - $28.00/hr based on experience. We take care of our team with a full benefits package:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement — we invest in your development.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary benefit products.
• Company vehicle provided for all customer route and delivery travel.

What You'll Do

Inventory Management and Customer Visits

• Visit customers on an established weekly schedule using a handheld scanner to monitor inventory, replenish stock, and maintain defined min/max levels at each location.
• Recommend changes to customer inventory levels based on actual usage and consumption trends.
• Maintain correct tagging on product bins in customer facilities and assist customers with inventory space and product placement.
• Make emergency visits to customers outside the regular schedule when urgent needs arise.

Sales Support and Customer Service

• Identify opportunities to add new products to the VMI program and communicate those opportunities to inside and outside sales teams.
• Take customer spot orders when needed and relay information accurately to the appropriate sales team member.
• Handle on-site customer inquiries and recommend better applications or product improvements based on your knowledge of fluid connector and Parker Hannifin products.
• Assist customers with hose assemblies as needed.
• Keep management and sales personnel informed about customer projects, quotes, and significant interactions following each visit.

Communication and Compliance

• Check emails, phone messages, and texts on an ongoing basis to maintain regular and responsive communication with your customer base.
• Ensure accuracy of shipments by reviewing delivery paperwork and packing slips; follow up to confirm customer satisfaction.
• Address issues resulting in incorrect products, shortages, or late shipments promptly and professionally.
• Abide by customer safety rules and attend required training at customer sites.
• Provide required maintenance for the company vehicle and follow established driving policies.
• Participate in sales meetings, promotions, blitzes, and training programs.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

Must Have:

• Mechanical or technical knowledge with the ability to identify fitting-appropriate thread types and fluid connector products.
• Knowledge of warehouse processes and inventory control.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to manage an independent route schedule with strong time management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a genuine commitment to customer service.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to pass an MVR driving check.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in warehouse and industrial customer environments.
• High school diploma or GED; relevant experience is equally valued.

Nice to Have:

• Parker Hannifin product knowledge, a significant advantage in this role.
• Prior VMI, route sales, or industrial distribution experience.
• Familiarity with handheld scanning equipment and basic data entry.

About MCE West — Parker Store

MCE West operates a network of Parker Store locations across North Dakota and South Dakota, serving oil and gas operators, agricultural customers, fleet accounts, and industrial users who need the right hose, fitting, or fluid power component fast. Our Mandan, ND location serves the Bismarck/Mandan metro area and surrounding region, backed by the full product depth and resources of Motion & Control Enterprises (MCE), a top-50 national industrial distributor with 25+ specialized companies and 60+ facilities across 18+ states.

MCE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

If you are mechanically savvy, customer-focused, and ready to own a route and build lasting relationships with industrial customers across the Mandan area, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today — it only takes a few minutes.

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