Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator I

About the Role

Join our team at Vallen as a Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) Coordinator I. In this position, you will deliver and manage inventory at customers' designated sites. You will perform the physical or administrative tasks involved in storing, distributing, and order fulfillment of merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drive company commercial vehicles to transport and deliver goods to designated locations in a safe manner and in compliance with all State and Federal DOT standards and regulations.
• Ensure the accuracy of shipments to the customer.
• Assist with the VMI customer space/placement, set up the appropriate area to receive shipment of material, and stock product in the customer's designated area.
• Follow the customer order through from pick-up at Vallen's warehouse/DC to delivery and set up at the customer site.
• Take customer spot buy orders when needed and relay the information to the CSR or Account Rep.
• Scan barcodes at customer site to generate customer orders.
• Perform VMI functions at vending point of use areas: loading, receiving, and minor repairs or changes, including mandatory communication with direct supervisor and the sales team.
• Maintain awareness of min/max, reorder point/quantity, and report observations back to management.
• Recommend changes to the customer inventory levels based on usage.
• Ensure that barcode labels are up to date and legible for scanners to read and advise management when new barcode labels are needed.
• Assist in the annual inventory (cycle) counts on consigned inventory.
• Present information and respond to questions from clients, customers, and managers.
• 5S all VMI Point of Use areas.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of experience or training in warehouse, inventory counting, or delivery.
• Valid driver's license that complies with Vallen's standards.
• Willingness to learn and work on assignments that are semi-routine in nature.
• Must be a self-starter with the willingness to work with supervision.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Demonstrated ability to get the job done correctly and in a timely manner.
• Possess a proactive and positive team approach to problem resolution.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with customers, co-workers, and management.
• Willingness to gain knowledge of company products.
• Ability to represent Vallen in a professional manner, projecting a Winning Team approach to customer service.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.
• May be required to handle hazardous materials and wear various forms of protective equipment (shoes, gloves, protective eyewear, etc.).
• Required to properly operate and control a motor vehicle; specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand and may include little to no advanced notice.
• Activities include sitting, standing, walking, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying multiple times per shift, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.
• May be required to lift and carry up to 75 lbs; must have the ability to handle physical inventory that requires hand dexterity.
• May work in extreme hot or cold environments; various facilities may have dusty conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage.
• 401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only).
• Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents.
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws).
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80–160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40–56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
• Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position).
• Employee discounts through BenefitHub.
• Advancement opportunities.

Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws.