Onsite Service Specialist I (2...

MscPortland, MEApril 14th, 2026

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsVocational Rehabilitation Services

BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSCServing customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries. We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.Requisition ID :20107Employment Type :Full TimeJob Category :SalesWork Location :Portland, MEBRIEF POSITION SUMMARY:The Onsite Solutions Specialist II is a critical MSC role. The associate is located in a large strategic account(s) and supports the customer facility. This associate will be expected to offer excellent service to drive long-term customer satisfaction. Responsibilities will include assisting our customers with procurement and order placement and managing our MSC ControlPoint Solutions (Vending, VMI, Crib) to drive the MSC value with these customers. DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:• Excellent Customer Service skills required to assist in customer order placement, quoting, sourcing, and identification, collection and logging of all available Cost Savings Statistics.• Manages the MSC ControlPoint Solutions –which could include standard Vendor Managed Inventory, Vending, or Storeroom management programs and may require ordering, product put away and optimization.• Determines optimal sourcing strategy for key customer projects which may require collaborating with the Category Team in order to support MSC's mission to drive savings and improve the customer's shop floor.• Participation and engagement in customer plant and/or production meetings, strategic initiative projects, Lean/Six Sigma events.• Collaborates with the account team to maximize customer satisfaction and future projects• Resolves on-site customer product and service issues by providing sales-related solutions utilizing common and alternative sources of information. Consults with other associates and strategic suppliers to locate the most effective sources of information.• Provides customer service in accordance with MSC standards to ensure customer satisfaction, account retention, and revenue generation using all tools available.• Communicates customer concerns to management to ensure effective and lasting problem resolution.• Works closely with vendors to locate sources for product, produce quotes, expedite orders, and arrange product training.• Responsible for Crib Management Activities which could include utilization of crib management software to assist with the management of customer inventory.• Responsible for performing In-Plant Solutions activities at multiple customer facilities.• Performs Procurement Services for the customer which could include more complex sourcing activities.• Understands and utilizes customer's procurement software to aid the customer in order management.• Mentors other In-Plant Specialists to include answering product and system questions along with solutions training.• Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose.• Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:• A High School Diploma or the equivalent.• 2-3 years inbound/ outbound telephone sales, outside sales, storeroom or inventory management, or customer service experience required.• Industry experience preferred.• Relevant Military experience a plus.• Metalworking knowledge and experience is a plus but not always required SKILLS:• Computer literacy and proficiency with email, various internet browsers and/or the Windows operating system required.• Excellent problem-solving skills are required.• Excellent customer service and sales skills are required.• Excellent oral and written communications skills are also required.• Working Industrial knowledge preferred. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:• A valid driver's license and the ability to travel up to 10% of the time may be required.• Ability to lift items of up to 50 pounds required as needed.• This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information (“ITAR”) and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (“CUI”). Compensation starting at $ - $ depending on candidate location and experience. The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position at this time. This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 business days from the original posting date or longer as needed to fill the position.WHY MSC?People. Collaboration. Insight. That's how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 80+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential.OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUOur associates are our top priority and investing in their well-being is one way we execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise. Alongside competitive pay, we have a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your family's health, well-being and financial future. We offer dynamic healthcare plans, generous 401K and stock purchasing programs, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and paid time away for holidays, vacations, and illness. Visit our page for a better look at our extensive benefits: <a href="https://jobs.mscdirect.com/content/Benefits/?locale=en_US" target="_blank">Your Future Benefits.</a>You will also have the opportunity to join our Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Generational, Veterans, HOLA, and Able. These circles are open to all associates and are designed to promote awareness, collaboration, and respect.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTAt MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.PandoLogic. Category:Installation & Maintenance, Keywords:Field Service Representative, Location:Portland, ME-04101

Onsite Service Specialist I (2...

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