Operations Specialist

About the Role

As an Operations Specialist, you will manage Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs for assigned accounts, using forecasts, inventory trends, and purchasing data to ensure customers have the products they need when they need them. You'll monitor inventory levels, maintain purchase orders, and help drive operational efficiency across the supply chain. You will also support customer and vendor relationships, maintain regulatory documentation, administer inventory reconciliation activities, and provide analytical insights that support inventory health and profitability.

As a key point of connection between Operations, Sales, Product Coordinators, Account Coordinators, and customers, you'll help ensure alignment across the business while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs for assigned accounts using forecasts, inventory trends, and purchasing data.
• Ensure product availability for customers by monitoring inventory levels and maintaining purchase orders.
• Drive operational efficiency across the supply chain.
• Support customer and vendor relationships.
• Maintain regulatory documentation.
• Administer inventory reconciliation activities.
• Provide analytical insights to support inventory health and profitability.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure business alignment and exceptional customer experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Two or more years of experience in inventory management, purchasing, supply chain, operations, or a related field.
• Experience supporting Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and business systems; ERP experience preferred.
• Customer-focused approach with exceptional attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Hybrid work environment.

About Us

TricorBraun is a global packaging leader, with team members working throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. As North America's largest distributor of primary packaging, we help some of the world's most recognized brands bring their products to market. We put people first and live by that every day. Join us and you'll find a collaborative culture, opportunities for growth, and a team committed to helping each other succeed.