Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator I

Vallen•Battlefield, MO

About The Position

Join Vallen’s team as a Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) Coordinator I. The role delivers and manages inventory at designated customer sites and performs physical or 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 sites, supports VMI point-of-use areas, maintains inventory accuracy, and communicates with customers, management, and the sales team.

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 diagrammed instructions.
Demonstrated ability to complete work correctly and on time.
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 provide customer service with a Winning Team approach.
Ability to properly operate and control a motor vehicle.
Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and handle physical inventory requiring hand dexterity.

Responsibilities

Drive company commercial vehicles to transport and deliver goods safely and in compliance with State and Federal DOT standards and regulations.
Help 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, while communicating with the direct supervisor and sales team.
Monitor minimum and maximum inventory levels and reorder points or quantities, and report observations to management.
Recommend customer inventory-level changes based on product 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.
Apply 5S practices to all VMI point-of-use areas.
Perform other duties as requested.