Supply Chain Services Associate

Vallen Distribution Inc.•Sheboygan, WI

About The Position

Vallen is hiring a Supply Chain Services Associate to deliver and manage inventory at customers’ designated sites. The position involves physical and administrative tasks related to storing, distributing, and fulfilling orders for merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment. The associate supports Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) operations, follows customer orders from Vallen’s warehouse or distribution center through delivery and setup, and works with customers, management, and the sales team to maintain inventory and provide customer service.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience or training in warehouse work, inventory counting, or delivery.
Valid driver’s license that complies with Vallen’s standards.
Willingness to learn and perform assignments that are semi-routine in nature.
Self-starter willing to work with supervision.
Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagram-form instructions.
Ability to complete work correctly and in a timely manner.
Proactive, positive team approach to problem resolution.
Ability to establish strong working relationships with customers, coworkers, and management.
Willingness to gain knowledge of company products.
Ability to represent Vallen professionally and deliver customer service with a Winning Team approach.
Ability to properly operate and control a motor vehicle, including the required close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to handle physical inventory requiring hand dexterity.
Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

Drive company commercial vehicles to transport and deliver goods safely and in compliance with State and Federal DOT standards and regulations.
Ensure shipment accuracy for customers.
Assist with VMI customer space and placement, prepare areas to receive shipments, and stock products in designated customer areas.
Follow customer orders from pickup at Vallen’s warehouse or distribution center through delivery and setup at the customer site.
Take customer spot-buy orders when needed and relay the information to the CSR or Account Representative.
Scan barcodes at customer sites to generate customer orders.
Perform VMI functions at vending point-of-use areas, including loading, receiving, and minor repairs or changes; communicate with the direct supervisor and sales team as required.
Monitor minimum and maximum levels, reorder points, and quantities, and report observations to management.
Recommend changes to customer inventory levels based on usage.
Ensure barcode labels are current and legible, and advise management when replacements are needed.
Assist with annual inventory or cycle counts on consigned inventory.
Present information and respond to questions from clients, customers, and managers.
Maintain 5S standards in all VMI point-of-use areas.
Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with coverage options for individuals, employees plus spouses or children, and families.
401(k) with a discretionary company match of $0.50 per $1.00 contributed, up to 6% of pay for U.S. positions.
Employer-paid basic life insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits and parental leave, in addition to leave required by applicable law.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Paid vacation and sick time; vacation ranges from 80 to 160 hours and sick time from 40 to 56 hours per year, based on seniority.
Paid holidays: 8 scheduled holidays and 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.