Entry Level Sales/operations

Company: GMS
Location: Lynchburg
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Inventory & Purchasing Management

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels in the yard, control shrinkage & damaged inventory, oversee monthly cycle counting & close out procedures, and negotiate pricing, terms, conditions & program details with vendors

Safety & Warehouse Operations

• Responsible for training and enforcing that all yard employees adhere to company safety, driving, and machinery policies
• Organize and host weekly safety meetings with appropriate yard personnel
• Perform weekly and monthly GMS management safety reviews

Dispatch & Delivery

• Maintain open and clear lines of communication with customers at all times, informing them of any issues related to their order & delivery if they should arise
• Monitor the delivery of materials from other yards to coordinate with agreed upon "Drop Dead" time

Sales & Customer Service

• Prepare action plans by accounts & product line through effective search of sales leads & prospects
• Be proficient in product knowledge to assist the customer in buying decisions
• Provide timely and accurate competitive pricing on all completed prospect applications submitted for pricing and approval

Special projects may include: Case pick reduction, warehouse layout changes, implementing new software, & reducing overweight trucks

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Internship or related work experience in a customer facing or sales role preferred
• Results oriented, attention to detail and good time management skills

Majors of Interest: Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering & Business

Company Benefits:

• 401k and Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• Paid holidays & vacation days

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