Jobs · OTHR · California

VMI Support Representative-Contract Position

Align Aerospace · Los Angeles, CA · 1 mo ago
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This is NOT a typical customer service role. At Align Aerospace, our VMI Representatives run the customer’s supply chain.

About the role

In your 6-9 month contract term you will:

  • Control inventory
  • Prevent shortages
  • Solve real supply chain problems
  • Work directly with operations, purchasing, and customers

You are the difference between a customer shutting down… or staying operational.

Why Align Aerospace?

  • No red tape — decisions get made
  • High ownership — you run your accounts
  • Real growth — not empty titles
  • High expectations — and real rewards

We support major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers — and we do it fast.

Responsibilities

  • Own the Customer’s Inventory
    • Ensure parts are always available when needed
    • Prevent stockouts and overstock
    • Manage min/max levels and demand trends
  • Solve Supply Chain Problems (Daily)
    • Late deliveries? Fix it
    • Shortages? Escalate and resolve
    • Quality holds? Coordinate with internal teams
  • Work Directly With
    • Purchasing
    • Warehouse
    • Quality
    • Customers
  • Analyze & Drive Decisions
    • Review usage trends, bin activity, and forecasts
    • Adjust inventory strategies
    • Use SAP + Excel to identify risks and opportunities
  • Be the Face of Align to the Customer
    • Build strong relationships
    • Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)
    • Communicate clearly and confidently
  • Support the Business
    • Ensure contracts are executed correctly
    • Support pricing, invoicing, and supply chain alignment
    • Help identify cost savings and improvements

Requirements

  • 2–5+ years in:
    • Supply chain, VMI, inside sales, or customer operations
  • Strong Excel skills (you can analyze, not just type)
  • ERP experience (SAP strongly preferred)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems fast
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • 1-2 years prior experience in end-to-end Account Management
  • Extensive experience with supply chain including handling of real inventory

Qualifications

Big Plus:

  • Aerospace or fastener experience
  • Inventory or warehouse exposure
  • Customer-facing experience

What Makes You Stand Out:

  • You take ownership — you don’t wait
  • You solve problems — you don’t escalate everything
  • You think ahead — not just react
  • You’re comfortable holding people accountable

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary + stay bonus potential
  • Alternative Workweek Option:
    • Work a set 40 hour week; or
    • Work a 9/80 schedule — every other Friday or Monday off

Pay

$27.00–$27.50 per hour

Career Growth

This role gives you exposure to:

  • Supply chain operations
  • Customer management
  • Inventory strategy
  • ERP systems (SAP)
  • Contract and business decision-making

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