2017 Employer Profile
No.
35, Large
MSC Industrial Supply
http://www.mscdirect.com
Why you want to work there
MSC Industrial Supply gives its IT employees opportunities to develop professionally by taking on new challenges. The Melville, N.Y.-based distributor of industrial products provides hands-on training as well as formal learning and development opportunities through its MSC University program. The company uses custom applications, best-of-breed commercial software and cloud-based services -- an approach that enables tech professionals to leverage their expertise and enhance their skills. MSC offers IT staffers a competitive compensation package and financial benefits that include annual bonuses and discounts on purchases of company stock. Other perks include a robust employee recognition and rewards program and a flexible scheduling policy.
Employee Statistics
Total U.S.-based employees: 6,463
Total U.S.-based IT employees: 160
IT employee turnover in 2016: 10%
IT promotions in 2016: 8%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2016: No set maximum
Training budget per IT employee in 2016: $996
PTO and Healthcare
Days of paid time off after one year of service: 18
Days of paid time off after 10 years of service: 28
Percentage of employee health insurance premium paid by employer: 80%