Inventory Solutions Associate (VMI) - Bloomington, MN

About the role

The Inventory Solutions Associate serves as a vital liaison between HD Supply and the customer served by our Vendor Managed Inventory (V.M.I.) solution. This position maintains all day-to-day functions at a V.M.I. site located within a client's facility.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the timely and accurate fulfillment of daily replenishment orders for the customer.
• Receives daily replenishment and branch transfers to maintain accurate inventory.
• Completes all control reports at the intervals described in the operations manual.
• Monitors and adjusts minimum and maximum inventory parameters to maintain proper stock levels.
• Recognizes and communicates market and customer business conditions to stakeholders.
• Engages with the customer on product stocking levels, assortment, and seasonal fluctuations to prevent outages.
• Monitors inventory and maintains regional items as necessary.
• Performs typical warehouse functions such as checking in inventory and filling customer orders.
• Contributes to sales growth by consulting with the customer on needed items.

Work Environment

• Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for periods exceeding 60 minutes.
• Ability to make repetitive movements, such as using a 10-key, bending, or squatting.
• Overnight travel required less than 10% of the time.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• Specialized skills training or certification may be required.
• 2-5 years of experience in a related area of responsibility.

Pay

$23.56–$28.61 hourly.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans (with prescription drug coverage).
• Health care and Dependent Care FSA (as applicable).
• 401(K) with company match.
• Paid holiday, vacation, personal time, and wellness day.
• Paid sick time.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance.
• Critical Illness Insurance.
• Accident Insurance.
• Whole Life Insurance.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance.