Inventory Coordinator
UFP Industries•Riverside, CA
•$25 - $26
About The Position
The Inventory Coordinator is responsible for assisting the plants and purchasing in monitoring, managing, and maintaining the overall VMI inventory level. This role requires a deep understanding of the company's inventory systems to run reports, answer questions, and manage vendor communications. The coordinator will investigate discrepancies, handle vendor issues, maintain price tables and contract records, and prepare various reports. Additionally, the role involves processing import payables, sharing receptionist duties, and assisting with special projects.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent degree
- Minimum one year of experience in inventory control or related area
- Working knowledge of inventory internal controls, and company procedures
- Working knowledge in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Basic knowledge of lumber math, lumber grades, and species
Nice To Haves
- Preferred understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures
Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain all plant VMI programs in close collaboration with buyers and plants.
- Operate and understand the inventory system to run reports and answer inventory-related questions.
- Manage communication with specific vendor contacts and facilitate their needs.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and communicate issues to plants and vendors.
- Handle vendor issues tactfully.
- Maintain vendor price maintenance tables.
- Update and maintain VMI and cash contract records.
- Prepare various reports and correspondence as required.
- Process Import payables.
- Share backup receptionist duties.
- Perform other duties as directed.
- Assist in assigned special projects.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Health savings account with company contribution
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Stock purchase program with employee discount
- Educational reimbursement
- Wellness programs and challenges
- Other supplemental benefits
- Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses.
- A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
