IB VMI PROJECT/PROGRAM SPECIALIST - PHILADELPHIA, PA - Full-time / Part-time

POSITION PURPOSE
Interline Brands, Inc. (?Interline?) is among the nation s largest distributors and direct marketers of specialty maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products, both branded and private label. In 2015, Interline was acquired by The Home Depot®.

It stocks more than 100,000 plumbing, janitorial, electrical, hardware, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); and other MRO products, from more than 3000 suppliers worldwide. Products and value-added services are sold to more than 175,000 active customers, including facilities maintenance customers, professional contractors, and specialty distributors.

Key end-markets include multifamily housing; health care institutions; educational organizations; lodging; plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC contractors; locksmiths and hardware stores. The company operates more than 70 distribution centers / branches and four regional replenishment centers across the United States, which facilitates reliable same-day or next-day delivery service to 98% of the U.S. population.

Interline employs a multi-dimensional sales model to drive market share gains, utilizing the following primary channels: field sales representatives, telesales and direct marketing including online websites, catalogs, business-to-business selling portals, and fliers. With a unified operating platform, the company can sell the same product to various customers utilizing different pricing schedules and different service models, depending on the needs of each customer.

If you want to join a dynamic organization where leadership strives to put their best foot forward with their employees and their clients, come join the Interline Team.
MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
40%- Maintain a clean and professional warehouse at customer locations.
Assist with the implementation of new Shop Management Programs. This includes but not limited to the following: building rack, crossing of inventory, complete warehouse inventory within virtual program, maximizing efficiencies, identifying and labeling product.
40%- Properly identify and count inventory.
Complete all control reports in the intervals described in the Operations Manual.
5%- Assist the Project Manager in the training process for ?Supply Chain? customers.
Assist the Project Manager in the profiling and warehouse design of a new shop..
5%- Set and/or adjust ?Min / Max? levels to maintain the proper levels of inventory.
5%- Recognize and communicate to your manager both market and customer business conditions and concerns.
Provide Excellent Customer Service.
5%- Secure own travel as directed by Manager and in accordance with company policy.
NATURE AND SCOPE
Position reports to Sr. Project Manager.
No direct reports.
ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Environment:
Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors.
Travel:
Typically requires overnight travel more than 50% of the time.
Additional Environmental Job Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Additional Minimum Qualifications:

Education Required:
Minimal or no educational requirement for this job.
Years of Relevant Work Experience: 0 years
Physical Requirements:
Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.
Additional Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree preference in general business, inventory management, supply chain, project management, information technology, geography, design. Other degrees considered.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:Sales and Operations Experience.
Entrepreneurially minded with attention to detail.
Product knowledge experience preferred; in HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrical environment.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Professional appearance.
Strong communications skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels of management.
Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word and other Office products.
Ability to quickly grasp new systems and tools.
MUST have strong working knowledge of Excel.
Ability to quickly grasp new system and tools.
Strong organization, analytic, and leadership skills
Ability to lift 60 pounds or more.
Ability to effectively manage time and operations.
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment.
This job will require the ability to travel extensively, typically requires overnight travel than 80% or more of the time.