Customer Procurement and Sales Specialist at Misumi USA

MISUMI is a leading global supplier and manufacturer of fixed configurable and custom parts for automation devices and equipment dies/molds tools and more. We are driving the growth of the Industrial Automation (IA) industry through innovative technology outstanding customer service and operational excellence. And it all starts with our talented employees.ABOUT THE POSITIONThis full-time role provides onsite support for our customer Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) and their cylindrical lithium-ion cells manufacturing operation inside the TESLA Giga Factory1 in Sparks NV. You will implement major customer projects and ensure their ongoing operation. As a key member of the team you are responsible for seamless vending machine operations and investigating sales opportunities based on the customers procurement needs. MISUMI is PENAs #1 supplier for factory automation components. Your support will include the following:Monitoring inventory quantities of vending machine products and ensuring timely replenishment.Maintaining a database of vending machine inventories and providing usage data as requested by the customer.Adding and rearranging products to support customer requests.Documenting vending machine operations and training new members on the team.Creating KPIs for vending machine teams and maintaining service quality.Working with other electric vehicle teams on potential vending machine expansion.Drafting new service offerings and supporting/delivering proposals directly to the customer.Increasing sales through vending machine business.Obtaining and responding to quotes according to customer requirements via phone and email with a sense of urgency.Manage shipment of ordered products to ensure on-time or earlier delivery against commitment dates.Support maintenance of project databases website contents and catalog product information to ensure accuracy.WHAT WE NEED FROM YOUBachelors degree preferred.Highly proficient and consummately professional in business email and all forms of communications.Effective written and conversational skills in English. Bilingual in Japanese is highly desirable.Past sales experience.Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.Outstanding ability establishing building and maintaining customer relationships.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Excel Word etc.)Ability to work on-site five days per week.The job requires the ability to walk stand lift bend and operate vending machines in a manufacturing environment.WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOUMISUMI will provide the training you need to be successful in this role as well as opportunities for growth and innovation in our team-oriented company culture. We have outstanding benefits and retirement plans that allow you to focus on successfully doing your job and exceeding customer expectations and the excitement that comes with growth. The part that matters most is you!MISUMI is the most comprehensive and user-friendly resource for factory automation components. With a vast selection of 80 sextillion standard and customized parts MISUMI is an unmatched one stop shop to meet customer specifications. Were committed to empowering customers to do incredible design work incredibly fast. We also are committed to our employees and are proud recipients of numerous Comparably awards honoring our President and our company culture.Pay Rate: $20.00 - $26.00 per hourThis is the lowest to highest rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and the range may be modified in the future. An employees pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including but limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location and prevailing minimum wage performance shift travel requirements sales or revenue-based metrics and business or organizational needs.Benefits Offered:We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including Medical (HMO/PPO/HDHP) Vision Dental Life (Basic and AD&D) Disability (STD and LTD) Legal and Pet Insurance Plans 401(k) Plan with match Commuter Transit Benefits Employee Resource (EAP and GEAS) Plans Fitness Club Membership Tax Savings (HAS and FSA) Plans Parental Leave Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission or any other form of compensation for any particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available.MISUMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age veteran status disability marital status sexual orientation citizenship status genetic information gender identity or any other protected status under applicable law.FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS:MISUMI USA Inc. (MISUMI) complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and other applicable privacy laws. We may collect the following categories of personal information for purposes of the application and hiring process: name and contact information (phone number; mailing address; email address(es)); education and qualifications; employment history and experience; LinkedIn profile; and other information voluntarily provided by the applicant. Under the CCPA and CPRA California residents have the right to know correct delete and/or limit the use of certain information collected by MISUMI. For further information see our full privacy policy at If you have any concerns please send an email to Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Purchasing,Sourcing,Procurement,Employee Evaluation,HR Sourcing,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,Federal Aviation Regulations,Contract Management,Supplier Management,negotiation,Contracts Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Procurement Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 20 - 26