VIZIENT® MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS
Vizient® Manufacturing Solutions is a robotic integrator specializing in custom engineered tooling and automated arc welding systems for general and heavy fabrication applications. All of the products are engineered and manufactured in-house for complete control over product quality and project timelines.

In 2016, Vizient was acquired by Lincoln Electric to help grow the automation portfolio.

Req. ID: 21753 

Position Summary: This position entails coordination of Spare Parts sales, customer support and tactical activities including assisting processing of purchase order requests, preparation and promotion or system spare parts proposals and field sales for business growth.  Builds and maintains effective long-term relationships with a defined customer base to ensure a high level of satisfaction and increase revenues. Identifies, develops and typically closes new sales opportunities. Serves as the primary interface for all products and services, and creates demand for the organization's products and services by raising their profile with customers. Responsibilities includes providing effective customer service by establishing a working relationship with internal and external customers through communication via email, telephone, or in person with customers or company employees.

Essential functions and responsibilities

Builds and maintains effective long-term relationships and a high level of satisfaction with the customer base.

Identifies, develops and typically closes new sales opportunities

Creates demand for the organization's products and services by raising their profile with customers

Achieves revenue targets by increasing revenue spend per account. Additionally manage component costing and market pricing to increase margins.

May conduct regular status and strategy meetings with the customer's senior management to understand their needs and link them to the organization's product/service strategies

Effectively manage all spare part projects through each phase as it progresses from start to finish.

Generate as needed, manage, and report on project budgets, road blocks, and improvement opportunities 

Streamlines operational processes for efficiency, effectiveness and market value.

Prepare and promote spare parts proposals to customers

Process purchase order requests

Order entry into ERP system

Prepare packages and bills of lading for outgoing shipments

Expedites delivery per customer requests

Answers sales calls and provides information as needed

Serves as liaison with manufacturing, engineering, and shipping personnel

Experience/Skills:

Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork

Records maintenance skills

Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel

Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers

Knowledge of postal or commercial shipping methods and procedures

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Supply Chain or a related field

Nonessential Skills and Experience:

Safety (OSHA, SDS), ANSI (RIA) Standards;

Microsoft Office Suite;

ERP Software (Epicor);

Smartsheet Project Management Software;

CAD Software (Solidworks, PTC Windchill, PTC Creo); and

PMP certification a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing duties of this job, an employee is typically required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bend; squat; climb; talk and hear. Be able to climb ladders; lift hand tools approx. 1-15 lbs. in weight to complete machine assembly, parts up to 50 lbs. Repetition with activity. 

Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S):

Understand the Company’s EH&S Policy and how it relates to this job;

Be aware of OSHA & EPA laws and regulations as well as company rules and policies that pertain to this job;

Work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner and observe all company EH&S procedures

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.

Lincoln Electric is a $3.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ) with over 11,000 employees around the world.  With operations in over 56 manufacturing locations in 19 countries, we are well positioned to continue this partnership and poised to grow with our customers. As a part of that continuing legacy, you will contribute to a new generation of innovation and experience the pride that comes with being part of the solution to the world’s challenges.  It is a great time to be part of the welding industry!

Lincoln Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.  Resumes submitted to any employee(s) of Lincoln Electric without a signed vendor agreement, by the Manager of Recruiting & Training, will become property of Lincoln Electric.  Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Lincoln Electric will not be considered binding terms.  Lincoln Electric will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiter that has not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Recruiting Department.

Employment Status: Salary Full-Time 
Function: Manufacturing Support 
Section:  Wayne Trail Technologies (US76) 

EOE, including disability/veterans