Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator I

Vallen Distribution Inc.•CREEDMOOR, NC

About The Position

The Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) Coordinator I delivers and manages inventory at customers’ designated sites. The position performs physical and administrative tasks related to storing, distributing, and fulfilling orders for merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment. The coordinator transports goods from Vallen’s warehouse or distribution center to customer locations, ensures shipment accuracy, stocks and maintains customer inventory areas, and supports VMI point-of-use operations.

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 who is willing to work with supervision.
Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagram-form instructions.
Demonstrated ability to complete work correctly and on time.
Proactive, positive team approach to resolving problems.
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, including 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 listed physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, squatting or kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing or pulling, twisting or bending, lifting or carrying, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.
May be required to handle hazardous materials and wear protective equipment such as safety shoes, gloves, and protective eyewear.

Responsibilities

Drive company commercial vehicles to transport and deliver goods safely and in compliance with state and federal DOT standards and regulations.
Ensure the accuracy of customer shipments.
Assist with customer VMI space and placement, prepare areas to receive materials, and stock products in designated locations.
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, minor repairs, and changes; communicate with the direct supervisor and sales team as required.
Monitor minimum and maximum inventory levels, reorder points, and quantities, and report observations to management.
Recommend customer inventory-level changes based on usage.
Ensure barcode labels are current and legible, and advise management when new labels are needed.
Assist with annual inventory 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 spouse 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.
Parental leave and any leave required under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Paid vacation and sick time, with amounts 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.