Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator I

Vallen Distribution Inc. • Alexandria, MN

5d • $23 - $25

About The Position

The Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) Coordinator I manages inventory at customers’ designated sites and performs physical or administrative tasks related to storing, distributing, and fulfilling orders for merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment. The coordinator supports customer service by ensuring shipment accuracy, maintaining customer inventory and point-of-use areas, and communicating observations and needs to management and the sales team. The role may involve handling hazardous materials, using protective equipment, operating a motor vehicle, and working in extreme temperatures or dusty facilities. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand, sometimes with little or no advance notice.

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 work on assignments that are semi-routine in nature.
• Self-starter willing to work with supervision.
• Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions.
• Demonstrated 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 project a Winning Team approach to customer service.
• Ability to properly operate and control a motor vehicle; required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to handle physical inventory requiring hand dexterity and lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to perform the physical activities listed for the role, including sitting, standing, walking, squatting or kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing or pulling, twisting or bending, lifting or carrying, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy of shipments to the customer.
• Assist with customer VMI space and placement, prepare the designated area to receive shipments, and stock products in the customer’s designated area.
• 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 as required with the direct supervisor and sales team.
• Monitor minimum and maximum levels, reorder points, and quantities, and report observations to management.
• Recommend changes to customer inventory levels based on usage.
• Keep barcode labels current and legible, and advise management when new labels are needed.
• Assist with annual and cycle counts of 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, employee plus spouse or children, and families.
• 401(k) with a discretionary company match of $0.50 per $1.00 contributed, up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only).
• Employer-paid basic life insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits and parental leave, as well as 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 based on seniority, and sick time from 40 to 56 hours annually based on seniority.
• Eight scheduled paid holidays plus two 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED