Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator I

Vallen•Tyler, TX

About The Position

The Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) Coordinator I delivers and manages inventory at customers’ designated sites. The role performs physical and administrative tasks related to storing, distributing, and fulfilling orders for merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment. The coordinator follows customer orders from pickup at Vallen’s warehouse or distribution center through delivery and setup at the customer site, supports customer service and inventory needs, and maintains VMI point-of-use areas.

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 semi-routine assignments.
Self-starter 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 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 team-oriented approach to customer service.
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.
Vision abilities required for driving include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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 customer VMI space and placement, prepare areas for incoming material, 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, while communicating with the direct supervisor and sales team.
Monitor minimum and maximum 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 replacement labels 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.